justin_o_guy2
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East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.
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Ive given a bit more thot to how I explained myself here,, and I just left this in the other forum Ive been frequenting. Some of it doesnt apply to this bunch, but a lot does, and youll all now which parts, I hope.. Im Not Gone, but my Focus is Much changed..
Cast your cares on the Lord,,, Dunno where it is, but it IS,,
and, heres the C&P,,
My participation has obviously dropped, fewer threads initiated, fewer replies.. Not because anyone offended me or left me feeling defeated, but because Ive changed what I see as a worthy investment of my time. For a long time, I was here because I was simply too weak and sickly to get outside, so, I pored over things, hunting for info that I thot would be food for thot, maybe change some perspectives.. I only know of one whose eyes changed at all,, BUT,, It wouldnt matter, really, had Every eye changed,, I dunno,, maybe,, some,, BUt,, didnt happen,, And, a NEED in me just wouldnt shut up. And someone Ive known for years was willing to come out and spend time and answer questions and show me things in the Bible. And he brought CD's,, I listened while I piddled in the shop. Interest grew, knowledge and understanding grew and continue ,, Ive Always KNown there was something unaddressed in my Heart, but didnt know How to understand it or deal with it, so, I kept sweeping it under the rug. Anyway,, I recently learned I was Seriously Wrong in
one important area,, Id heard, as Im sure we all have
Be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
Well,, I, being just a man, took that and decided Wisdom and ignorance Can Not reside in the same skull. Aaaaand I went about trying to grasp the whole of the evil so I,, so I,I,I,, could deal with it,,, WELL,, Guess WHAT!?? I,, I,, I,,
Am NOT My Shepherd, AND, Psalms 91 puts Me and Mine in a place of safety, security and prosperity, prosperity NOT being JUST currency, but ALL the Goo Gifts of God..
And, That being true, I dont NEED to know how to protect myself from the world system and whatever criminals are running things,, THAT Is subject to change and I am, for the first time in many years, seeing a glimmer of hope in that direction.. BUT, Im not gonna analyze, I WILL pray for our leaders..
I know of only one place, First Timothy 2, 1-3 where we are told to pray First for our leaders.. But, One place in the Bible telling us that in our prayer life, that One Thing comes First? REally? Well,, as much as I question things,, here, I just accept it as
what it is.
C&P from Franklin Graham, who isnt exactly editorializing,, just putting the point on it.
Interceding for those in authority is not an option. It is a biblical command that we are to obey. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (1 Timothy 2:1-2, KJV).
Here is scripture that illustrates where Ive been wrong in my focus,, somehow believing I,, I,, I was to protect and provide for me and mine By Seeing and understanding the threats,, I conclude,, I,, I,, I,, Am Not my shepherd
King James Bible
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
So,, Im done with a LOT of what I was looking at. I will continue to point out obviously flawed thinking, sometimes. Moz's picture of people with their heads in the sand to somehow pretend it isnt HE who has HIS head in the sand, denying the ever constant change in climate and continuing to pretend that by paying carbon taxes and selling rights to pollute to those whose installations are nasty by those whose installations are not so nasty will somehow make our impact on the climate somehow mitigated and corrected.. its laffable,, Its a SCAM,, And requires very little in the way of connecting dots to conclude,, However, the religion has its followers and like other cults, they are zealots to the end..
But, THIS topic, should any care to engage, I just MAY be willing to post in, up to the Pearls before swine part, which is when Ill stop dealing with those whose minds are made up and are still just awaitin for that tornado to hit the junkyard and see sparkling new Cadillacs sitting all in a row,,
So, Ill be around, some, but, my focus is changed. I, I, I, am changed.. To the point that people who work in places I frequent have seen it, made mention of it and how Im treated is different,
Believe in God or dont,, BUT, Im telling you, He IS and what the Bible says IS true..
It has taken me far too long to actually decide to spend the time to REALLY dig into it, but, now that I have, Im seeing life changes,, in me, my family and just How stuff Happens on a day to day basis. Blessings,, seen, acknowledged, sanctified and appreciated. His blessings fall on everyone.. even the unbelievers, its when we SEE them as the blessings they ARE and sanctify God in them and acknowledge Him as the source of the blessings that our ability to see them gets sharper, and,, Ohh, well,, Ive been digging in this for months, explaining it in a post isnt possible. For some, explanation isnt needed, for some, no explanation will do BUT,, for some,, well,, hopefully an eye will open.
May God Bless and keep you all and open eyes and soften hearts.
J.O.G.
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