I am a new creation in Christ

Family, relatives, and old aquaintances just have a hard time understanding who I am and the concept that I am not the same. I also have a hard time reconnecting to the past and people from the past. I hated living in Hong Kong, I hated living in Florida, I hated the fact that my friends were not my friends, and that my family wasn't my family. After accepting Jesus as the only King in my life, I found my self worth in Him. If I wasn't worth anything, He would not have died for my sins. I now have true friends with deep relationships, a family who loves God and is geared for the Kingdom, and I know I am a citizen of heaven, my home is in heaven with Him. It's time to repost an old post......

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Standing alone

Twenty something years of my life past by me when I was all right with being inconsiderate, profane, selfish, immoral... a liar, a thief, an adulteress, a murderer... I, am a woman with a shameful, guilty, godless past. I was unstable, irresponsible, impulsive, and depressed. I did things to make myself feel happy during the day, yet curled up with pain in my heart at night. I attempted to seek peace through self-help books, music, shopping, and even the most despised of all, religion. I was desperate. I was in agony. My soul was empty. Life was meaningless.

But isn't it? We work and we slave for the things that we want and need. And money, the very thing we work for, owns us. Yet, at the end of life, who will take their bank accounts to their graves? Who will be full from the meals they have consumed? Who, will we be accountable to? Even my parents have disciplined me when I was a child. Teachers have graded my papers and given me F's.

Am I to fail at what I am given, even though I did not ask for it? Who will cherish my life if I did not? Who will love me when I cannot even find myself worthy? And at what price...?

For God did NOT send His Son into the world, to CONDEMN the world, but to SAVE the world through Him.

I have experienced a love that I still do not understand. A love so crazy. A love so sacrificial. My life was NOT saved by a church. My life was NOT saved by a religion. My life was precious to my Creator. Jesus came to me in my car when I cried out to Him. He sat beside me as I sobbed. He took my burden and carried my transgressions. Jesus, my God, saved me. And He was my price on the cross.

So is it OK to admit that I would die for Him? That I will speak the Truth in love to everyone I cross roads with? Relatives have left me, friends have isolated me, people have called me narrow minded, and I have been made anew! To stand alone is to have the will to die for Jesus as He has died for me. To stand alone is to be persecuted verbally, physically and emotionally, yet still singing to praise Him.

I will stand alone in Christ, and in Him alone will I glory.

KING Tree63

We have heard the thunder
We have seen the storm
Echoes of your kingdom coming
Rumors of our home
Where one day we will stand before you Lord
Our altogether beautiful reward

CHORUS:
And we will give you glory bring you honor
King above all kings
You deserve our everything
We will lift our voices with your praises
Jesus you are our king

Though now we walk in darkness
Though now we see in part
Right now we're warmed by the burning flames
Of the fire in our hearts
You've promised you would lead us to your throne
Where we will worship you and you alone

I had to comment on this website

http://albawaba.com/en/news/223157

I wrote: "No matter what his (Obama) beliefs are, he is extremely liberal. Too liberal to be Jewish, Christian, or Muslim. He is pro-abortion, anti traditional marriage, wants to raise taxes, and has a liberal wife who eggs him on. When he becomes president he will not only demoralize the country, but the people of the country and of other nations!"

I am gonna be bloated

We are expecting baby #3!! And I am already getting nauseous when I smell fish.

One day...

http://www.citizenlink.org/CLBriefs/A000007787.cfm

Man Sues Bible Publishers over Verses on Homosexuality

A Michigan man is suing Zondervan Publishing and Thomas Nelson Publishing, claiming biblical references to homosexuality as a sin violate his constitutional rights and have caused him emotional pain and mental instability.

Bradley LaShawn Fowler, 39, is seeking $60 million from Zondervan and $10 million from Thomas Nelson, The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press reported. He is representing himself in both claims.

Fowler claims the Bible has made him an outcast and contributed to physical discomfort and periods of "demoralization, chaos and bewilderment."

"As frivolous as this case may sound, it's an indicator of where the homosexual agenda is headed," said Bruce Hausknecht, judicial analyst for Focus on the Family Action. "Ten years from now, this type of case won't be humorous at all; we'll see organizations like the ACLU dedicating resources to them because such 'language' will no longer be considered protected speech.

"Sweden, Canada and the U.K. are already prosecuting religious speech as 'hate' speech, as it relates to the biblical view of homosexuality."

One day, I will be arrested for proclaming the gospel and the diety of Christ. One day, I will be called a 'hater' even though I have the love of Christ. One day, the Bible will be illegal and true worshipers of Jesus will be underground.

Why would this man sue Bible publishers? That's like suing the authors and publishers of any books that went against any Biblical values and offended people like me who love the Lord and His laws. It is not like someone sat this man down and forced the Bible in front of him and made him read it day and night until he believed it. This is so sad. I am just disgusted by the backwardness of this world. God deliver us from evil.

One day, Jesus will be back to reign the heavens and the earth. One day, on earth, above the earth and under the earth, every knee shall bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. God, my prayer is that You show me what Your will for me is. I still can't quite put it all together. Music, kids, the deaf, and politics? You have put in my heart these passions but they confuse me and I feel not just unworthy but incompetent! Hear my plea and give me clear visions of my calling.

"Real Christians Don't Do Politics"

That's like when people say to me, "Jesus is just a crutch to your hopelessness". They are right! He is a crutch. Without Him I am hopeless. He is my only hope, refuge, strength, deliverance, Savior, and God.

Real Christians don't do politics. We don't. We just stand up for the truth. And politicians and general public just hate it, especially when you claim that the truth is the Word of God, Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and Christ's Resurrection. The Devil has His grand scheme (Eph 6:11) just as we have Jesus' great commission (Matt 28:16-20).

According to Ephesians 6, we are to take hits from all sides. 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

We need to recognize this:
1. That the Devil has a scheme to take over the powers in this world, meaning politicians, rich billionaires, and nuclear families. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

2. Being active, signing petitions, voting, supporting conservatives, and calling governors do not mean you are being a politician doing politics. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

3. We are to keep ourselves updated spiritually, mentally and physically, and know what is going on in our nation so we don't have to find out from the media who distorts everything with an agenda. We are not to create chaos, we are to stand our ground and pass on a legacy to our next generation. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

4. Stand firm then, "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me." Matthew 5:11 We are standing up for a Savior who is real and coming back and will be held accountable for the kind of "truth" we stand up for.14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

5. And be open to sharing the Truth with people who cross our paths. Like abortion is wrong because life is created by God in the womb. Funny thing is, people don't like stepping on grass and put signs for others to preserve their lawn. What about a fetus that is eating, drinking, peeing, pooping, moving, and growing into a human being? 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

6. We are to know our history, constitution laws, senators, reps, governors, and organizations that are fighting everyday for our Christian beliefs in the government. Being a part of a petition, lobbying, email, reading up on stuff etc is a legacy, responsibility and effort to win this tug o war with Satan. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

7. People are going to tell us that real Christians don't do politics. Truth is, it is about our future generations falling into our Enemy's hands. It is not about silly agendas, it is about a Kingdom and its children. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

8. We do not lose hope or strength because He is our fortress and our goal. Choose to be a Kingdom warrior, and know our Enemy. He will be vanquished, and Jesus will be Lord. We have to persevere and pray with stubborness. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

9. It is God who will make this nation. It is God who will make the mystery of the gospel known. It is God who will be faithful with our future generations when we are faithful to the Truth. I will be fearless, I will know Him in my sufferings. So, use me, God. 19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

10. Are we up to this calling? 1 Thess 2:11-13 Are we reading His Word, spending time with Him, passionately pursuing what He wants us to do, and raising our next generation to love Him with their lives? We are to live worthy of His calling! 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Lord, be my shepherd. I will fight for You and my future generations. Deliver our future generations and help us instill Your passion for Your people and Your nations in them. Teach us to raise them in Your path. AMEN.

Far from the world

I have not been on the internet for like 2 weeks. I feel out of touch already. All the things that have happened in court rooms and state capitols pass me by without mercy! Anyway, just a quick note, I reading the oath to become an American, and I had to think about it very seriously. I don't think I agree 100% with the government and how everything works. I wouldn't overthrow it but I'd want to change it. I think the system of finding suitable leaders for our mayors, senators, reps, and president is out of date. I believe people who want to be a part of our gov't need to take few diverse classes of history and politics, take all kinds of tests, proven to be dilligent and moral, and also have military experience. I believe it should be harder. Rather than just raise billions of dollars, owing activisits and millionaires lots of favors, having good looks and presentation, and being a good talker. God, make this nation Your own. Rise up godly leaders and raise up the future generations to love You and serve You. I love you. Use me.