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The only one that can clean our spirits is Jesus. Sad, many do not understand this, that sin, can dirty our spirits. That sin, can take our blessings.
That sin, can even make someone, do something, they really do not want to do, but the nature of them causes them to do things. Our prisons, are filled with those type of people.
Yet, if we did all understand, we would run to Jesus. We would seek Him, we would pray for purity, in our hearts, souls, and minds. I do understand this, because I believe daily it is a process of being clean in Christ, by repenting.
Repenting cleans the slate. Repenting, makes you humble, to receive Gods grace. Grace that otherwise would not be administered, and you would stay the same.
When someone denies God, denies who Jesus is, that is actually living with a dirty spirit, that really stops who you could be in Christ. Truth is salvation, accepting Christ is the only way any of us, can have a “clean” spirit.
This is such a deep subject, that could go on, and on, but the bottom line, is only Christ can clean a heart, a soul, to live life at its fullest.
You see, I am not talking about something I don’t know. I know what Christ has done for me. I searched for answers, but it all came to who Christ is.
Yes, I love my King James Bible. I love what God speaks to me, from it. I love it, because it is holy, and anointed. Not corrupted by mans hands. Or publishers, who wanted to make money by revising it, and changing it. Who actually disobey many scriptures that tell us not to change it and add to it. From holy text, over 400 years, preserved and stored on earth and in heaven.
Oh I know, nobody, likes anybody to tell them what Bible to use. But you see I know the difference. I know what God says, in it. When I read my KJV, I am on the same page with God. He does not change we do. Even if it sounds archaic.
Its His voice. He brings understanding. He brings the sense of it through those “thees and thous.” You see we are not to try and interpret the scriptures. It is by the Holy spirit, that we hear. Read II Peter 1:20-21 KJV.
I hear His voice. His sheep know His voice, and to another they will not follow. I will not be one of those who corrupt it. Read II Corinthians 2:17 from a KJV.
Don’t just ignore these scriptures look in His word, for the wondrous truth. And even ask Him to show you the truth about His word, His law….
So yes, to ask God, to show you wondrous things out of his “law” is something, really to ask Him, every time, you go to your Bible. Because He will reveal Himself.
But I want to talk briefly about this scripture. It does say, “wondrous things out of thy law.” Beware of teachings that tell you that you do not need Gods law. Beware of false doctrine, that compromises the law. Beware of even pastors, that throw out the law. Actually twisting, and compromising, what Paul said. That grace is all you need. THAT IS SO WRONG. The only law folks we are free from, is the law of sin, and death in Christ. Not Gods law. Heres another scripture. Look it up. Romans 8:2. Remember Christ did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. Read Matthew 5:17-18.
If you get this, research it, yourself. I won’t debate it. I already have done my research. I know how so many are deceived, and want to argue about it. But I will not. My motto is: “Why debate truth, and argue about it, when it stands on its own merit?”
But when you know, you know. You see, God has shown me wondrous things from His law. And His law, is what keeps me in line, in fear of God, another subject, many do not like to hear. But its there, and that fear of God, keeps me running to my King James Bible to Know His law.
Be blessed my friends, be blessed in Gods law, the KJV. You will never regret it.
One thing, I have learned in receiving Christ as my Lord, and savior. Is that one can sin, even after accepting Christ. We are not immune to sin.
Some think its a done deal, yet we are called to work out our salvation, with fear and trembling. In that fear of God, I pray never to offend Him. I pray, never, ever to take my salvation for granted.
I am reminded of what Christ did on the cross, for me. His suffering, His death, and resurrection. For by His stripes we are healed. Physically and spiritually. And it just gives me a sense, to appreciate that, and to stay away from sin.
Repentance, always clears the slate, even when we don’t know, we have sinned. I think thats why I am so moved even to write this. Because growing up, sometimes you don’t even know you are sinning, or have sinned.
There is something to be said, about repenting, even daily, for it clears the slate, in the spirit, to have understanding.
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If interested in reading my books via Smashwords, go to this link. My latest book. BEHAVIORAL CURSES THAT CHANGE INTO BLESSINGS WITH CHRIST. This book brings attention to the behaviors, one may have that can contribute to a curse. But by Christ it can change into a blessing. A must read for someone wondering about generational curses etc. And why we do some of the things we do…. “HOW TO HAVE FAITH” This book is a self-help book to bring insight to your faith, and to know what pleases God. Both are on SMASHWORDS….. https://www.smashwords.com/interview/ElenaRamirezChristianauthor If interested in ordering the Paper Back go to this link. http://howtohavefaith.wordpress.com
I wrote this, as my glasses fell off of my head. And I knew that they were in the immediate area, but could not see them. And I felt the Lord say, your faith is there, your answer is there, just keep at it. You will find it….and it made me think. We cannot give up. God is able….to His glory, He is able. Don’t give up.
I pray, you are encouraged in your faith. Wherever you may be. Just don’t ever, ever give up. Keep trusting God. Your answer will be found, in believing…..
I just felt the Lord prompt me to write this. After reading something a dear friend, wrote on her messages, about being careful to not offend. You know, we don’t want to offend people. But when someone has a rebellious spirit, they will get angry. But, God help us to help them. Because the rebels destiny is not heaven but hell. And until someone recognizes that, and takes it to God for change, it will always be evident.
I have heard the saying before, that our lives are a gift from God. But what we do with our lives, is our gift back to God. So how do we see ourselves as a gift to God? Sometimes, we don’t have to see it. Just as long as we try to give in His name. With whatever we may have. To help others a long the way…. And to show, Jesus is that way. Much love, Elena Ramirez
I call this “A Mothers Advice” Because, I know, as a mother….The greatest relationship, I must nurture, and pursue is with Jesus Christ, because of my Salvation.
For my thoughts, are not your thoughts, neither are your ways, My ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways, higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your Thoughts Isaiah 55:8-9
Don’t let someone
Discourage you. And take your
Faith away. Sometimes, even
Well meaning people, can make mistakes when it comes to God,
And His ways. Trust God…
ANYWAY….
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Sometimes, we wonder, if we can do something. Saying, I can’t….Cannot get anything done. We must look at Christ who strengthens us, and then we can. We just can’t give up though….
Be encouraged. You can do it….
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It is Resurrection Sunday….a day for new beginnings, a day to remind us of Christ’s sacrifice. To know, with all of our being, how great His love is. For you see dear friends, it is by Christ, that we are free. It is by Christ, who paid the penalty for our sins. Who suffered, and was tortured, for our sakes. And by His stripes we are healed Isaiah 53:5. Yes, when we know, how precious His sacrifice is, we are blessed, by this great love. No one else could do this but Christ, because He was without sin. The son of God. God truly does love us, never forget that. He does not have to prove He is the son of God, He proved it by going to the cross. Happy Resurrection Sunday, to you, and yours.
Elena Ramirez
Thank You dear Jesus…..with praise, in my heart, I give you all glory, honor, and praise…..Amen
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I want to encourage you today. Because many of you feel empty. (I know, been there) But….being thankful to God, does something, I cannot explain. Perhaps, because you are taking your mind, off of your problems issues, finances, health, and you begin looking at the one who can take care of it. Christ Jesus. In Thankfulness, for your salvation, and all your blessings. He says in his word, for us to take His yoke, and he will make our burdens lighter. Being thankful, does that. Look, you may not feel full, you may be struggling. But if you have a cup, and you do, whether you know it or not, you are blessed. You are that cup dear one. You are the temple, the vessel of the most High God. We worship him, in spirit, and in truth. Let Him, fill your cup, your heart, your mind, your soul….With love. With His blessings, His promises. All things are possible with God. Thats a great place to Thank Him, for. Fill your cup, with that mindset, and whoa…watch out, you are about to be blessed. As God fills your cup, overflowing, nothing missing, nothing broken. Love you in Christ….Happy Thanksgiving, Elena http://elenasjustmythoughts.wordpress.com
The only one that can clean our spirits is Jesus. Sad, many do not understand this, that sin, can dirty our spirits. That sin, can take our blessings.
Have you ever heard
Sometimes, we wonder, if we can do something. Saying, I can’t….Cannot get anything done. We must look at Christ who strengthens us, and then we can. We just can’t give up though….
This photo was taken a couple of years ago, at Red Rocks, (Colorado) for the Sunrise Easter service. But it reminded, me, Christ, will return. We will see Him in the clouds. Every knee, will bow. Every tongue, will confess Jesus is Lord. For those who do not do it now. Will regret it. I pray, even this photo, would remind us, to seek Christ. To repent. To make right our Salvation. Because we want to go to heaven with Him. The result in not doing that would be eternal damnation. Dear one, seek Christ.
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