7 I will tell of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, According to all that the Lord has done for us, And His great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He has shown them according to His compassion. And according to the abundance of His lovingkindnesses.
8 For He said, “Be assured, they are My people, Sons who will not be faithless.” So He became their Savior [in all their distresses].
9 In all their distress He was distressed, And the angel of His presence saved them, In His love and in His compassion He redeemed them; And He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
10 But they rebelled. And grieved His Holy Spirit; Therefore He changed into their enemy, And He fought against them.
11 Then His people remembered the days of old, of Moses [and they said], Where is He who brought our fathers up out of the [Red] Sea, with the shepherds of His flock [Moses and Aaron]. Where is He who put His Holy Spirit in their midst,
12 Who caused His glorious arm and infinite power to go at the right hand of Moses, Dividing the waters before them to make for Himself an everlasting name,
13 Who led them through the depths [of the Red Sea], Like a horse in the wilderness, [so that] they did not stumble?
14 Like the cattle that go down into the valley [to find better pasture and rest], The Spirit of the Lord gave them rest. So You led Your people [O Lord]. To make for Yourself a beautiful and glorious name [preparing the way for the acknowledgment of Your name by all nations].
I fell asleep quite early last night, then woke up once again, just before midnight, by myself. It’s not nice to feel so alone. I think I have issues. It’s all very well for it to be said to set yourself apart (in the Bible) but I don’t think it’s realised just how lonely it is (or can be) to be set apart or to try to be. Every issue in your life to be the only one that has to think and worry about, then actually deal with; it’s not easy at all. For all areas of doubt, you can feel as though you’re banging your head against a brick wall or within a box, which is being shaken profusely by someone else, and not caring the damage being done to you, as you rattle away inside.
It can be hard to block the sounds of the outside world out, when You are an Ambassador of Christ, but it takes training, meditating and connecting with God Most High to help you to do so. As well as doing all that He requires, you have to realise what the world looking at you are seeing, because you become a spokesperson. All too often, people who are not as religious as you (or more appropriately, have a belief), will be looking on and waiting for you to put a foot wrong. Oh yeah, they are most likely to realise what you do wrong rather than what you do right and not at how long it took you to get there. They go about doing exactly as they wish but we realise there is a higher being that we have to answer to. Ordinarily I don’t have an issue but where my head is at the moment, I do. I am confused. I have stepped out of the place where I should be and am taking a look around at my surroundings…I can’t be the only one that is/or has ever felt like this and continue to do so, once in a while. What makes it worse is that the state of play, at the moment, means there may not be that much of life to enjoy and that makes this even worse. People in their comfy houses surrounded by loved ones, don’t realise that being a person on your own is not nice at all. It’s not as easy as just being invited to other peoples homes, because the feeling is that you shouldn’t have to; by doing that you are taking part in someone else’s happiness, joy and comfort, when you want your own.
When studying the Word, I came across the scripture Romans 7:14-21.
14 We know that the Law is spiritual, but I am a creature of the flesh [worldly, self-reliant—carnal and unspiritual], sold into slavery to sin [and serving under its control].
15 For I do not understand my own actions [I am baffled and bewildered by them]. I do not practice what I want to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate [and yielding to my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity].
16 Now if I habitually do what I do not want to do, [that means] I agree with the Law, confessing that it is good (morally excellent).
17 So now [if that is the case, then] it is no longer I who do it [the disobedient thing which I despise], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.
18 For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity]. For the willingness [to do good] is present in me, but the doing of good is not.
19 For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.
20 But if I am doing the very thing I do not want to do, I am no longer the one doing it [that is, it is not me that acts], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.
21 So I find it to be the law [of my inner self], that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
Romans 7:14-21 (AMP)
I have seen it so many times but tonight it really hit home. There are times you face a battle and your first thought is, I’m losing control and that maybe, just maybe, I have no hope at all. However, seeing this, it reminds me that His grace is sufficient for me and you, 2 Corinthians 12:9.
9 but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP)
It is through my weakness that Christ’s power may be known. Also, knowing that He is my creator, and gave me all my emotions and foresaw everytime I would feel like this, I just need to seek Him more and rest in His presence. Part of me can be comforted in times like this, but then all the other scriptures, about being judged, and eternal damnation, sit in the back of my mind and I’m not sure…I’m not sure if everything will be ok. I can live in hope but then there’s the thought that maybe all my efforts are in vain. However, I am covered by The Blood of Jesus Christ (I must remember that). When we evangelise and speak to others, I think we’re supposed to give hope, but I think we need to keep it real, so that others are aware there will be moments when you are knocked for six. You have to keep going and The Most High God is, and will always, be there.
You can replace Sis with Bro, Brother, Bruv, Sister, Aunty, Uncle, Friend…we all go through it, if we’re really honest. The only difference is the length of time we allow ourselves to exist In that expanse of time.
Scriptures of Hope
“God is not a man, that He should lie,
Nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He said, and will He not do it?
Or has He spoken and will He not make it good and fulfill it?
Numbers 23:19 (AMP)
‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you;
I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
Isaiah 41:10 (AMP)
55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin [by which it brings death] is the law;
57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory [as conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The Armor of God
10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.
11 Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil.
Ephesians:9-11 (AMP)
And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (AMP)
23 Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthyand faithful [to His word];
24 and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds,
25 not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching.
Hebrews 10:23-25
13 So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Righteous Father, I thank You for the brand new day, that You have placed before me. I ask You to forgive me of all sins, whether they be of word, thought or deed; seen or unseen; and great or small. I know that once I have asked for these things, I shall receive it. For that alone, I give You all the glory, honour and praise.
Today, help me as I try to walk in the areas that I have been anointed to; shutting out all else but remaining focused on High. I have been predestined and called out for greater things than what I can see; for that I give You thanks. Shelter me from all things the enemy places before me and be the strength where I am weak. I realise I can do nothing without You and too often do not give You the best of me. Today, I help me as I try to do just that.
For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
Romans 8:29 (AMP)
But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error].
1 John 2:20 (AMP)
As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you, you must remain in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him].
1 John 2:27 (AMP)
To You who is able to keep me from falling and to present me before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – to You who is the only God, my Saviour, be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Yeshua The Anointed One, my Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!
14 We know that the Law is spiritual, but I am a creature of the flesh [worldly, self-reliant—carnal and unspiritual], sold into slavery to sin [and serving under its control].
15 For I do not understand my own actions [I am baffled and bewildered by them]. I do not practice what I want to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate [and yielding to my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity].
16 Now if I habitually do what I do not want to do, [that means] I agree with the Law, confessing that it is good (morally excellent).
17 So now [if that is the case, then] it is no longer I who do it [the disobedient thing which I despise], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.
18 For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity]. For the willingness [to do good] is present in me, but the doing of good is not.
19 For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.
20 But if I am doing the very thing I do not want to do, I am no longer the one doing it [that is, it is not me that acts], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.
21 So I find it to be the law [of my inner self], that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
22 For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature],
23 but I see a different law and rule of action in the members of my body [in its appetites and desires], waging war against the law of my mind and subduing me and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is within my members.
24 Wretched and miserable man that I am! Who will [rescue me and] set me free from this body of death [this corrupt, mortal existence]?
25 Thanks be to God [for my deliverance] through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind serve the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness, my sinful capacity—I serve] the law of sin.
Righteous Father, I come before You this morning giving You glory, honour and praise. I ask You for forgiveness of my sins; seen and unseen; known and unknown; big or small; and I thank You that all I have to do is place the request and You will forgive.
Today, I thank you for being The One that I can come before, Who knows everything about me. You know me more than any other, but yet still, Your love remains the same. Your love is unfathomable and personal, so where a person does not believe they can receive forgiveness and love, we just need to keep our focus on You. Your Word tells me of Your Son, Who was sent to die for me. Where I may have felt so unworthy, You made me worthy. When You look down from where You are, You see The Blood of Yeshua HaMashiach and the price has already been paid. Help me not to be complacent; but to live a life that is pleasing to You. I pray that I may make myself available to You and that my purpose is revealed. Create a clean and upright heart in me, that doing Your will be my first port of call. I am human, so as I deal with the thoughts and feelings that You have placed inside of me, counsel me with Your Word. Send Your Holy Spirit to me, via any channel, and may my spirit be receptive to all You have to say.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14(AMPC)
My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Psalm 49:3 (AMPC)
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 (AMP)
23 In that day you will not [need to] ask Me about anything. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name [as My representative], He will give you.
24 Until now you have not asked [the Father] for anything in My name; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be full and complete.
John 16:23-24 (AMP)
To You who is able to keep me from falling and to present me before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – to You who is the only God, my Saviour, be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Yeshua The Anointed One, my Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!
El Elyon, The Most High God, as I awake this morning, I give You glory, honour, praise and thank You for all You’ve done, all You’re doing and all You intend to do.
Today, I thank You that I am able to rest in Your presence. No matter what is going on around me, I can rest assured that my life is still in Your Hands. May all continue to be well with my soul, as I surrender to You.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you.
Isaiah 43:2 (AMP)
27 Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
John 14:27 (AMP)
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
John 16:33 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
Attending a Sickle Cell Support Group, I left (once it had finished) feeling quite angry. Feeling like a non-entity, as though I didn’t really matter.
Much of the initial 30 minutes, was taken up with discussing the lack of attention or concern that is shown for people of Sickle Disease and what it is that we have to go through in our lives, which I totally agreed with. Only to be met by the second half of the discussion where we were made aware of clinical trials of new medications to hopefully be made available. The clinical trials are all very good but my anger was at the fact that it is only for people who are carriers of HbSS and NOT HbSC. It is thought that HbSC carriers don’t have many problems. Some do not have any problems or are only aware of themselves being carriers when they have reached the age of 60 years old!!! Well, lucky them! I have HbSC; have had a stroke; have (too frequent) crises; have epilepsy, as a result of the stroke (apparently); have Avascular Necrosis in both shoulders; have stage four proliferative sickle cell retinal; and deafness in both ears (more so the right, being investigated now even though I’ve had it for approximately 12 years): But, yeah, I shouldn’t be considered for a trial!!! I know I’m not the only one with HbSC that has this many problems, because two of my brothers have HbSC. One doesn’t appear to have problems but it’s hard to decipher because he has another illness, which I won’t go into here, but my youngest brother seems to be going through a stage where he’s having very frequent crises. It’s not, by any means, something that can be ignored or forgotten about! In my view this should be looked at in a case by case manner.
Symptoms of Sickle Cell
Anaemia – red blood cells cannot carry enough oxygen around the body, because of its sickle shape;
Blood clots – the abnormal cells clump together and block blood vessels;
hands and feet (mostly in children)
Ribs and breastbone
Spine
Pelvis
Tummy
Legs and arms
Lethargy
Joints
Bones
Additional symptoms
Acute Chest Syndrome;
Increased risk of serious infections;
Leg ulcers;
Pulmonary Hypertension;
Strokes and Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs);
Swelling of the spleen; and several other things
I obtained this list from the NHS website, so that I could provide a fuller list, but it isn’t extensive. There are probably many other symptoms that haven’t been recorded. These are the ones to their knowledge. I say this because symptoms that I have had do not seem to have any apparent reason (or maybe I’m to personally put it down to the Sickle Cell), I know I’m not imagining things!
Personal Affect
Over the years, as a single mother, I’ve always dealt with crises by myself, rather than go to the hospital. I can count on my two hands the numbers times I’ve gone in, not because there was no severity to the pain but because I didn’t want to. Some may say, my pain can’t have been that bad because I would have had to go in if it was, but that’s not the case! If you feel you have no alternative but to manage at home, then that is what you do. I am by no means complaining because that was my decision, as I had responsibilities. I’ve used hot-water bottles, self-medicated (which doesn’t seem to work), prayed and cried myself to sleep, too many times. I suffer in silence but by the grace of God, I’m still here! When I say the medication doesn’t work, I have to take it for days, maybe five, before it takes effect, and the pain starts to subside; to this day, I’m not sure if it’s because the pain is ready to go or if the medication is starting to work and the Crisis comes to an end. The pain is so bad that I have to slide along the floor to get to the toilet or downstairs but still that’s not enough to be considered to take part in a trial. Then there’s the lethargy…….What does one have to do or what has to happen before research is carried out for us (HbSC sufferers).
Admittedly, in my younger years, I may have had things occurring and felt anger at Doctors wanting to put everything down to Sickle Cell Disease, as though that’s the only thing that could go wrong with our bodies. However, It’s also quite disconcerting that not enough credence is given to every sufferer of this disease; realising that we are all individuals and we can’t all be batched into three groups: HbSC, HbSS or HbAC/HbAS (the latter two HbAC and HbAS are traits). A friend of mine has said that it goes a lot deeper than that and there are many other groups, but I’m not concerned with them. It may be thought that I’m being as bad as the Doctors, but isn’t it their job to look at these problems? Is that not what they are paid to do? If they don’t do it, who can? They have the resources and the knowledge to research these things. It’s obvious that research is not being done because neither myself nor my brother have done a survey or been asked any or enough questions. How do they collate their information in the first place? Do they just do a spot check of medical records and go with the majority, not caring about the few? Do all Doctors do extensive records of symptoms we are experiencing. I know there have been a few occasions when I have received letters outlining our appointments and things have been relayed differently to how I have said them.
Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Network
Looking at a website for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support, I found annual reports up to 2016 to 2017. We are now in 2021. I know we have to ignore last year but there are a couple of years in between the last year and where we are now. I am glad that it is being recognised that sufferers of this disease require support. Are things moving too slowly? I believe they are. Sufferers are not even recognised as needing to have a good supply of pain medication, so do not receive free prescriptions. However, we were recognised enough to be considered as vulnerable and needing to be locked down. Vulnerable only in some instances! On one hand it is recognised but on the other we aren’t. Why? In the past year, for several months, I have seen (for the first time), adverts about Sickle Cell Disease! They are a good thing but they need to provide just a bit more information, other than the need for blood. There have been a few occasions where Doctors have spoken up on the news and a mention has been made on soaps. Good, but still not enough. If you were to stop fifty people on the street, and give a list of a few diseases, the majority would not have a clue what Sickle Cell Disease was or if they had heard the name, wouldn’t have bothered to look it up. Apparently the Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Network has been around for 40 years but not much is known about them and what they actually do. They need to be our voice and start shouting in the right places! In a previous post I mentioned, Evan Nathan Smith, aged 21 years old, died whilst in hospital being ignored and not receiving adequate attention and treatment. This happened in 2019; not 10 years ago but just over one. My brother went to the A&E department of St Mary’s hospital, in Crisis, and was asked to leave…they didn’t feel he was sick enough to be there. He has also been to hospitals in Birmingham and elsewhere, but is treated as though he may not need medication (if you get my meaning!) This may have occurred in 2019. We are in the first quarter of 2021. Please let me know when things are going to get better!
Concluding
At the end of the day, it’s a sad situation because I, and others like me, didn’t ask to be born with this disease but we’re left to muddle on, accept and deal with what is thrown our way; the pain, the malfunction of our bodies all on our own.
Abba Father, I look to You this morning and spiritually lift You up. I give You all the adoration, glory, honour, praise and give thanks for Your tender mercies. I worship You in both spirit and truth. Forgive me of my sins of thoughts, words and deeds and put within me the ability to forgive those who have sinned against me.
Today, as I meditate on Your Word, my Manual for life, I ask that You open my heart, mind, soul and my spirit. May every word, story, phrase and situation I come across, be ingested and digested, so I will be able to recall and use the appropriate salve for myself and others I may converse with. Fill me up with Your Word to an overflow, by Your Spirit, so I will have the wisdom and understanding that is needed to do Your will. Remove all fear of not being able to retain information or to recall, because Your Holy Spirit will step in whenever required. I pray for all those who are young in age but also young in spirit. May they cling to Your Word and find You revealed to them in a real and undeniable way. May they hear as You call, and may You be audible to those who need to hear Your voice. May they find You as a place of rest, rather than seek comfort from the world.
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:8-9 (AMP)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
1 Wait and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing].
2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy].
3 Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David.
4 Behold, I have appointed him (Him)[David, as a representative of the Messiah, or the Messiah Himself] to be a witness [one (One) who shall testify of salvation] to the nations, a prince (Prince) and commander (Commander) to the peoples.
5 Behold, you [Israel] shall call nations that you know not, and nations that do not know you shall run to you because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.
6 Seek, inquire for, and require the Lord while He may be found [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near.
7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have love, pity, and mercy for him, and to our God, for He will multiply to him His abundant pardon.
8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
10 For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12 For you shall go out [from the spiritual exile caused by sin and evil into the homeland] with joy and be led forth [by your Leader, the Lord Himself, and His word] with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; and it shall be to the Lord for a name of renown, for an everlasting sign [of jubilant exaltation]and memorial [to His praise], which shall not be cut off.
El Elyon, The Most High God. El Emunah, Faithful God. My Father and my God. I come before You with thanksgiving in my heart. I give You all the glory, honour and praise. I ask You to forgive me of all sins; seen and unseen; known and unknown; and intentional or unintentional. My God, You know it all. You know everything about me, so there is nothing that I can deny, but I lay myself open to You and ask that You have Your way.
Today, I thank You that no matter where I (or anyone else) is on the face of this earth and no matter the timeline or timeframe; You remain the same. Realising this, I shall go out with joy, because Your glory surrounds me. I remain guided and protected and shall not come into contact with anything or anyone out of my control, because I am covered and secure. I shall speak with boldness and without doubt, no matter the conversation. I will do everything by faith. I acknowledge Your Son Jesus Christ as The Way, to come to You; The Truth, by which I understand, measure things against and do all; and The Life, by which I exist. It is because of this sonship that I can come boldly to Your Throne of Grace. I was bought at a price, therefore, I honour You. Being Your son/daughter I can arise and be led by Your Spirit. I do that now, as I attempt to spread You and Your Word!
16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:31-32 (AMP)
For all who are allowing themselves to be led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, “Abba! Father!”
Romans 8:14-15 (AMP)
You were bought with a price [you were actually purchased with the precious blood of Jesus and made His own]. So then, honor and glorify God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:20 (AMP)
so that He might redeem and liberate those who were under the Law, that we [who believe] might be adopted as sons [as God’s children with all rights as fully grown members of a family].
Galatians 4:5 (AMP)
3 And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,
“Great and wonderful and awe-inspiring are Your works [in judgment],
O Lord God, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all]; Righteous and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
4 “Who will not fear [reverently] and glorify Your name, O Lord [giving You honor and praise in worship]? For You alone are holy; For all the nations shall come and worship before You, For Your righteous acts [Your just decrees and judgments] have been revealed and displayed.”
Revelation 15:3-5 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages). (So be it)
Unapologetically Marcia 