A Father To The End

Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. -1 Corinthians 1:7-9

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. -Galatians 6:9

(The Lord Keeps Us Close Even When We Push Away)

I am an individual who is very comfortable in their own skin, secure, and confident within myself. I do not need to be around others in order to feel good or to be content. I am one who can function and do extremely well while spending time alone. Everyone needs meaningful human contact frequently or from time to time, however, I have always been a loner that preferred to enjoy my own company most of the time.

It is annoying and untrue to hear those who consider or who define some that keep to themselves to put up a wall against others out of some type of hurt or fear of opening up to people when nothing could be further from reality. I hate ignorant generalizations due to others who reflect their own personal experience or account onto someone else.

Everybody is definitely not placing up a barrier they simply may not want to be bothered.

There are just certain individuals who are predominantly the solitary type and there is absolutely nothing wrong with being this way. It does not mean that they are hermits (even some hermits are justified for their anti-social behavior), it does not mean that they dislike all people, and it does not mean that they are troubled, strange, or dangerous in any way. We are all unique.

Nevertheless, I will use the term “wall” as a metaphor for how I once kept the Lord housed off from the home of my rooms by sealing him out among the top ceilings, bottom floors, and side structures of the spaces within my life.

I was angry at God for quite a long time so I put a solid brick wall up against him. One that he came and vehemently knocked down when he had finally gotten ready. He broke through all the concrete of my heart with the violent blows of his compassionate, faithful, unwavering love.

While the Lord made his entrance with a heavy, powerful explosion the blast he demonstrated came with an extreme soft and gentle handling as delicate and fragile as in the cradling of a newborn baby. There was no way I could keep him out of my life as I thought I did; I am grateful that I was not able to within the process.

We can just not easily dismiss God out of our lives through whatever hardships and frustrations once we have decided that we had enough of tribulation not brought on by ourselves.

The Lord will continue to stand guard over our life while he fights to attract and involve himself back onto the throne of our world, especially when there is misunderstanding and a lack of knowledge into his true character on our part.

The Lord is merciful enough to set the record straight by dashing a never-ending effort to grasp at our attention to listen and respond.

You too can restore your fellowship that began with God when you became a “born again” Christian no matter how long or how short time ago that was. When we genuinely become his children, it is for keeps. The Lord is loyal in his promises as it is impossible for him to lie. Those of us who are ultimately kept will to the utmost never be let go.

My child, don’t reject the LORD’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. -Proverbs 3:11-15

Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away.

Like spring flowers, they soon wither. Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord , and he will give you your heart’s desires.

Commit everything you do to the Lord . Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.

Be still in the presence of the Lord , and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.

For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land. Soon the wicked will disappear. Though you look for them, they will be gone. The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity. The wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance. But the Lord just laughs, for he sees their day of judgment coming.

The wicked draw their swords and string their bows to kill the poor and the oppressed, to slaughter those who do right. But their swords will stab their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly.

Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever. They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough. But the wicked will die. The Lord ’s enemies are like flowers in a field— they will disappear like smoke.

The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. Those the Lord blesses will possess the land, but those he curses will die. The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread.

The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing. Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever. For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die. The godly will possess the land and will live there forever.

The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path. The wicked wait in ambush for the godly, looking for an excuse to kill them. But the Lord will not let the wicked succeed or let the godly be condemned when they are put on trial.

Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed. I have seen wicked and ruthless people flourishing like a tree in its native soil. But when I looked again, they were gone! Though I searched for them, I could not find them!

Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. But the rebellious will be destroyed; they have no future. The Lord rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble. The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him. -Psalms 37:1‭-‬40

Sex, Premarital Sex, And Peer Pressure

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. -Galatians 1:10

Peer pressure happens among any age or social group. Anytime someone is propelled to do anything they really do not want to do in order to fit in or to remain in the favor of another is not good or honest no matter what the situation concerns.

No one should feel pressured by anyone to have premarital sex and no one should have sex too early on in life.

If one is at risk of losing a romantic interest or superficial/trivial social rank because they are hesitant or refuse to give in to another person’s sexual advances then so be it. There would be no true loss within the situation. Just pure gain.

Put God first in everything that you do and obtain all the riches and glory of his wisdom, refuge, and enormous blessings to inspiringly testify to.

The Lord loves his children with an everlasting adoration. He wants none of them to suffer through mistreatment, to be taken advantage of, or to devalue themselves by the selfish and disobedient hands of others who know right from wrong.

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. -Proverbs 13:20

So Grateful And Thankful

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. -Ephesians 1:4‭-‬6

To me, the little things are what count. These so-called little things are actually big things in my life.

I am thankful for so many things the Lord has given to me, blessings that far passed what I expected just to bring me comfort and joy, and to make my life a little easier within the struggle.

The two major things which I consider huge I am most grateful and thankful for is how God provided me with a beautiful, wonderful mother and dog who enriched and enhanced my life experience as I grew and further matured. I have such fond memories.

I am grateful and thankful that I have a sound mind, a roof over my head, water to wash up in, food to eat, and so on.

What tops it all, is that I have a close intimate relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has occupied my spirit, and who has been with me all of my life right up to the moment when I first accepted him as preteen.

I am so grateful and thankful that God chose me to be one of his adopted children before the foundation of the world was created.

For the Scriptures say that God told Pharaoh, “I have appointed you for the very purpose of displaying my power in you and to spread my fame throughout the earth.” So you see, God chooses to show mercy to some, and he chooses to harden the hearts of others so they refuse to listen. Well then, you might say, “Why does God blame people for not responding? Haven’t they simply done what he makes them do?” No, don’t say that. Who are you, a mere human being, to argue with God? Should the thing that was created say to the one who created it, “Why have you made me like this?” When a potter makes jars out of clay, doesn’t he have a right to use the same lump of clay to make one jar for decoration and another to throw garbage into? In the same way, even though God has the right to show his anger and his power, he is very patient with those on whom his anger falls, who are destined for destruction. He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter on those to whom he shows mercy, who were prepared in advance for glory. -Romans 9:17-23

Abortion And Immorality In Marriage, And Out Of Wedlock

Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” -John 8:10-11

A lot of people blame the reason for abortion on the result of immoral behavior such as fornication/premarital sex when indeed this is not always the case or the primary desire, remedy, or conclusion that everyone comes to.

There are wanted pregnancies outside of marriage and there are unwanted pregnancies inside of marriage, and I know for a fact there are plenty of married couples who opted for the convenience of having an abortion to terminate a pregnancy. I personally knew married people who aborted more than one child throughout their marriage.

Everybody cannot be generalized and scooped up into one category. Society has a habit of putting people into a widely held, fixed and oversimplified image or idea of what particular types of situations, individuals and things represent.

Marriage itself is not a safe haven for morality or justification when it focuses on sex, reproduction, and parenting.

There are people who get married for financial security, social status, or out of a feeling of obligation whether personal or religious.

Not everyone marries out of true love and to enter into a sacred commitment. Some even have open marriages with multiple sexual partners. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. -Hebrews 13;4

There are single parents who raise their children up in better homes, or whose children turn out finer than those within a two-parent home, I know, I lovingly came from a one parent home- living with my mother’s side of the family- and I would not have changed the circumstance for the world because every man is not cut out to be a father and vice versa.

There were grown men who were jealous and resentful of me because their daughters and sons were out running wild and uncontrollably while I was the total opposite- not at all conformed to the ways of the world.

I had a very good mother who was spiritual and blessed by God and we were both lead by the spirit.

This is a fallen world (so certain untraditional as well as unfortunate things do and will happen) yet illegitimate children are not dismissed or unloved by God and neither or those who may have had children out of wedlock. Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. -Psalms 127:3

God knows everyone’s situation and he knows their heart. A lot of people judge on what they do not know or see as God sees all- knowing our true conditions, regards and intentions. So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. -1 Corinthians 4:5

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye. -Matthew 7:1-5

All unwed mothers or even fathers are not promiscuous or unrighteous. Some women get raped, deceived, or are just unconventional within distinction. The same goes with men, they may get misled, seduced or they too may have their own distinct mindset.

When my mother got pregnant with me my father told her to get an abortion. She refused his suggestion because she wanted me -not him (she was not looking or depending on my father to help her take care of me)- and she was not at all ashamed when she had me.

My grandfather (my mother’s father) completely supported her decision to have me and told her “I am glad you want to keep your baby”, and he was a very gifted and intelligent man who believed in God.

This article is in no way promoting fornication/premarital sex or glorifying childbirth to unmarried people. What I am laying out as a fact is that marriage is not the solution to preventing abortion and sex outside of wedlock is not the genuine culprit resulting in many abortions.

It is all about listening to God and putting him first.

If individuals honored God in everything they did or at least made an effort to then these issues would be less of a major problem and burden within society.

A marriage between individuals lead by God would be in genuine love, respect, partnership, faith and obedience to the Lord. Therefore, the event of an abortion would not exist upon the conception of an unplanned, unexpected, or possible inconvenient arrival of a child (due to financial or other setbacks and limitations), however, when decisions are based on one’s own lack of faith and/or followed by one’s own way and selfish desire this is where things tend to go wrong.

Commendably, we do have believers in the world who are the prime examples of a wonderful adoring God-blessed union. Everybody encounters their own troubles and problems but for the most part their life is spiritually finer within contribute to the Lord’s presence. “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. -Proverbs 8:32

The same goes for single people. It is not the fornication and unwanted pregnancy that results in abortion. It is not taking heed to what the Lord instructs on how to live and conduct our lives.

If the entire world adhered to God’s principles there would be no sexual immorality or abortions.

There are plenty of things we do not agree with or want in this world and present life, yet we still must yield to the word of God instead of what we may deem as suitable, regardless of how unfair or not right it may seem to us. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. -Proverbs 3:5-6

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. -James 1:5

Listen to the Lord, and not to man’s self-serving and deceitful interpretation of what the bible directs. And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. -Romans 16:17-18

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. -2 Timothy 4:3

God does not give out specific rules to us to withhold, limit, or to destroy our contentment and wellbeing. It is the mere opposite. His guidance is to protect, preserve, and maintain our wellness through the wisdom and knowledge that we are unable to grasp within his solicitous attention and care for us.

Satan seeks to steal away all that God originally had planned for us because he has a vendetta against the Lord. We are just tools in his scheme to build against God to tear up the beauty that he constructed by puncturing out the image of his creation.

Satan is a liar, a thief and a murderer. He wants to take as many people to hell with him as possible. Don’t let him manipulate or persuade you. Turn and go to Jesus who sets all things straight and right. He is the truth, a giver, a healer and a restorer.

God is not anxious to condemn you for your errors he is eager to save and to redeem you from them altogether! The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. -2 Peter 3:9

The Lord earnestly desires for you to come to know him so that he can teach you the truth in how to walk correctly in this life so that you will walk perfectly within the next.

Give your life to Jesus, he will never abort you!

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you. -Psalms 9:10

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Does God Love Homosexuals?

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. -Romans 3:23

Yes, God does love people who are homosexual yet he does not love, like, or approve of their same-sex lifestyle.

Within the Lord’s eyes the aspect is no different from heterosexual people who fornicate, and so on.

God loves the individual person but hates their sin.

I never cared whether someone was homosexual or not. A person’s sexual orientation did not ever influence how I treated them. So, I am definitely not judging anyone at all. I have an aunt that was a lesbian and met homosexual people who I considered equally as a human being without prejudice.

I myself am asexual (no attraction or sexual desire for men or women) and view sex in general as unnatural and undesirable, however, to God sex is supposed to be a natural intimate union between a man and a woman to reproduce and experience pleasure.

I even temporarily contemplated having a child out of wedlock years ago because I never wanted to get married. I did not want a man or a relationship I just considered having a child. It did not happen and I am glad, though. I do not want any child of mine to actually come here into this crazy world.

What someone does in their bedroom is none of my concern and has nothing to do with me. However, homosexual acts (as well as sexual acts outside of marriage) are immoral to God and do concern him gravely.

God loves us all dearly, including people who are liars, thieves, and murders. He detests the deeds and longs for those who indulge in these willful habits, desires, and mistakes to come to him for help and repent.

I have looked at certain things and circumstances in life as unfair too. Nevertheless, we are to not always lean on our own understanding.

Our Lord is holy and cannot tolerate sin as we know, no matter how natural or normal a way of life or tendency may seem or appear to us and within our lives. If something we feel or think is right when God acknowledges it to be wrong then we cannot override his instruction.

Whatever the Lord guides and directs us to do and not to do is not to deprive or to mistreat us but to honor and protect us as one of his most prized creation.

God only wants the best for us and he ultimately knows what is best, things we are unable to see or understand. We are to trust in him.

The Lord lovingly extends his hand out to anyone trapped in the bonds of homosexuality. God wishes for no one to perish and is not harboring anger at one for their sin. He is not eager to punish and condemn. The Lord desperately wants to forgive and redeem. He endeavors to reach as many as possible with his word.

Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom. -1 Corinthians 6:9-10

God’s Healing Touch

O LORD, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone! Jeremiah 17:14

In 1984, my grandmother had a stroke. She remained in coma for three months and some presumed that she would eventually die.

A few associates of my mother’s told her to take me up to the hospital to see my grandmother, that maybe my presence could wake her up somehow, I guess.

One day my mother did take me to the hospital to visit my grandmother and I touched her hand and held it, and my grandmother awakened after three months of being in a comatose state.

Now I know that I myself didn’t have any power to actually bring my grandmother back to consciousness, but I know that God did because he wasn’t ready for my grandmother to have left the earth yet.

But I believe he may have intervened through my touch as he divinely works through who he chooses.

I was a child back then so maybe God had his reasons I don’t know and cannot say for sure why the incident transpired the way it did. I thought it was a beautiful moment, though.

It may have been a little faith on my part too for the Lord to wake my grandma up, it was so long ago I do not remember if I prayed for her or not but I do think I remember anticipating and believing she could wake up because others were encouraging my visit to her.

My grandmother recovered quite well and made very good improvements a while afterwards when she returned home.

I recall some women came to my grandmother to pray over her and to aid her in accepting Jesus as her Lord and savior.

She wasn’t one hundred percent capacitated as one side of her body was permanently paralyzed.

However, she was in her right mind, she was able to cook for herself, dress herself, wheel herself around the house, and she was able to verbally communicate with us (her family and others).

She just had a slight memory impairment as she knew what she wanted to say yet couldn’t get out some of her words but we articulated what she wanted to convey.

My grandmother lived another twenty years after the onset of her stroke, she probably would have lived longer if she hadn’t later on developed lung cancer from continuing to smoke.

Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out from him, and he healed everyone. -Luke 6:19