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Our world is going down the road to hellfire and damnation, to eventual destruction, with all the evil and ungodliness that's so pervasive and prevalent in it right now. And whether we like it or not, Christian believers are the only ones who have the wherewithal to change the destiny of our troubled and dangerous world. But we have to wake up asap and begin making the necessary changes, first to our own lives, our way of thinking and way of treating each other. That's the only way anything will change for the better. Some of us are afraid of what that might entail, while others simply don't care, but have no doubt that unless Christians get up and get a move on RIGHT NOW, our world and our grandchildren's lives will be utter hell right here on this earth. If that's what we desire, then we don't have to do anything, but if we wish to see improvements, then those improvements have to begin with us, right about now! Much LOVE!

There's a lot of tough slogging down here on earth, and if you're living for Jesus, it sometimes even gets tougher. But we need to remember that Jesus will never leave nor forsake us, so even when we feel like we've reached our limit, we need to persevere, just like He did. It wasn't easy for Him either, but He placed the joy of sitting at the Father's right hand above the pain and indignity He suffered. Likewise, we should also look towards the joy of heaven, the many rewards and crowns that ae stored up there for us if we run this race with perseverance and endurance. No, this earthly life is not easy, but if we stick with Jesus, remember all the promises He made, and allow His Holy Spirit that indwells us to lead and guide us, we will be successful and eventually receive all the rewards, crowns and joy that are stored up in heaven for us! Much LOVE!

Our world is in sad upheaval both from natural disasters as well as from man-made ones, and we cannot allow that unfortunate state of affairs to continue for much longer, otherwise it's going to blow up in our faces. Hate, anger and war-like intentions eventually bring destruction to those who participate in them. Is that what Christ sacrificed His sinless life to see happen here on earth? Obviously not! So it behooves those of us who believe and trust in Him to get together and live in peace, LOVE and harmony, the way He desires His followers to live. And with His Holy Spirit dwelling within us, and our sincere reading and understanding of His Word, we can certainly live a harmonious life. But we must be willing to make the sacrifices it calls for. Are we willing to do that? That's the important question we each have to ask ourselves. Much LOVE!

Our world is currently in a state of disunity, with strife and every evil work reigning supreme, but that can only lead to total disaster, especially with the race on to build even bigger and more powerful weapons of mass destruction. The only way to solve that problem sensibly is for us to begin living in harmony, to turn from our evil ways and turn back to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who created us and still controls the workings of the universe. He gave us free will, so He will not intervene in our affairs unless He finds it absolutely necessary, or when He's ready to do His business. That means, unless we learn to live in harmony with each other, nations, families and the church, we will keep sliding down into the muck and mire that Satan desires us to sink and drown in. But please, let's thwart the evil one by getting back to living in unity and harmony, like the true brethren we are! Much LOVE!

Our world is in dire straits, overrun by evil and ungodliness, and unless the believers in Christ wake up, join together and do something positive about it, we will all end up in the depths of Hades, eternally separated from the Lord. Now that's not a nice position to be in, in fact, it's the worst situation a human soul can ever find itself in. So please, let's realize that we're sinking fast, and unless we do something radical and positive very soon, our lives, and those of our children won't be worth anything. Much LOVE!

Ah friends, our world is certainly in topsy turvy mode these days, and consequently there are all kinds of lies, deceits and falsehood out there, just waiting to entrap us. That means we have to be very careful about whom and what we listen to. and because of all the turmoil and upheaval in our society, everybody is searching for some kind of truth, to help them understand what's happening. But please remember that there's ONLY ONE TRUTH; that of the Word of God! Anything else is falsehood and lies, meant to deceive us into going the wrong way. So let's be careful, make sure we read and study the Word of God, so that we can see through all the false doctrine and teaching that's coming against us. Much LOVE!

None of us like to be corrected, but ofttimes we need to be, otherwise we can cause serious trouble. And just like we are supposed to correct our children, the same way the Lord corrects us when we do wrong. It's not because He wants to hurt us, but because He LOVES us. We do the same with our children; correct them because we LOVE them. So why should it be any different with the Lord? We are His sons and daughters, His children, and we are prone to doing wrong, therefore, every so often we do need to be corrected and made to answer for our wrong doing. That means it's ever so important that we don't get angry with God, or be discouraged when He chastens us, because it's always for our good, to our benefit. Please, let's remember that ALL the Lord does is to benefit us, not Himself! And with that attitude in our hearts we will enjoy our lives ever so much more. Much LOVE!

We all talk about faith, and many of us behave like we're so faithful to the precepts of Christ. But are really faithful to the precepts of Christ? Judging by the state of the church, the induvial lives of too many believers, and the evil and ungodly state of our world, it's hard to answer yes to the question. Too many of us supposed believers are wrapped up in the affairs of the world, behaving like the unbelievers and seeking the material wealth of the world more than the things of Christ and heaven. That's why so many unbelievers consider us hypocrites; we talk a good talk, but don't walk the walk. Oh my people, unless we get our act together as soon as possible and stand up strong for Christ, He won't find anything worth calling faith when He returns to earth. And I know we don't want to disappoint Jesus, so let's begin living the way we ought to, and doing the things we ought to, so He can have a strong presence here on earth, and fid true faith when He returns. That's our bounden duty, or our Great Commission! Much LOVE!

We all love to complain about something or other, but too much complaining does us no good. That's why we need to keep complaining to a minimum. It will stir up all kinds of negative effects and misfortune in our lives if we use it as a tool to get our way. Like a boomerang, complaining always comes back to haunt the one who threw it. Complaining is a tool of the devil. So let's learn to stop complaining unnecessarily, so that we can have more positive and harmonious lives, the way Jesus desired us to have, when He sacrificed Himself for us on Calvary's cross! Much LOVE!

Oh friends, our current society is filled with complaints from one end to the other, for we've become a soft, and spineless people. We can't handle anything that comes against us, even if it's our doing. And the age of entitlement that's currently happening doesn't help matters either, since we feel we're all entitled to whatever we desire. Granted, some of our complaints are worthwhile, but way too many are born of simple laziness and lack of integrity. And there are many negative consequences that can arise from complaining. That's why it's not a good idea for believers to complain, the way the unbelieving world does, because it says to our great God that we find Him incompetent or not good and strong enough to keep us, the way He promised, which is definitely not true! So please, let's stand strong in our beliefs nuh, and know that our God will definitely keep all the promies He's made, for He is a faithful God, and has no reason to lie. Much LOVE!