Great teaching today Pastor Jimmy and thank you always for the Godly leadership you and the other teachers provide here. A lot of great points brought up today. I’ve been thinking a lot the past several months about point 5, Grace, as well as the works mentality of getting to heaven. It seems that there are some misconceptions by the people that think doing good works gets you into heaven. 1) it’s not the good works that get you in, it’s the bad that keeps you out (without Christ). Heaven is a perfect place. I think most unbelievers would say they don’t think Hitlers or ax murderers etc “earned” a right to be there. Because they did too much bad. The standard is perfection to be there, one bad thing keeps you out, on our own. Which is why Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life for us (since we can’t) and traded places for us on the cross, so we can present that to God. He took our bad up on the cross and perfects us in His blood, in Gods eyes. We do good works, not to become saved, but because we are saved. Apple trees make apples and bear fruit. Saved people bear saved fruit (good works). Not to get saved, but because we are saved. If He lives in is, His goodness will pour out of us. This is what James is all about. Can people really just profess that they are saved but live in an ungodly way, then expect to be saved? Clearly, we grapple with sin until He completes our perfection and restores us, body and spirit, on the other side. But we strive for His righteousness and goodness. This is why it is said “you will know them by their fruits”. And also, when He speaks at judgment to those that say Lord, Lord, we did all these things in Your Name. But He responds and says He never knew them, depart, those ***who practice iniquity***. This verse says it will be Many on that day this happens to. This has scared me more than anything else in the Bible since I’ve read it. A large number of people who think they are getting in because of good that they are doing but living and practicing iniquity. Not resisting sin and striving for righteousness. It’s made me take my walk a lot more seriously and look critically at what I think I can allow myself to do. Can I really have modern day idols in my life? Can I really be harsh and judgmental to people and say I am loving God while doing so? What does loving people really mean for me to do? What fruit am I actually eating, in Gods eyes? Is it a sweet and pleasant fruit in His eyes? How much bad fruit am I bearing? I used to allow myself to do a lot more and just pass the rest off on His grace. Not to be legalistic either but it comes down to having a heart fully for God. Anyways, just sharing a little about my walk and also some of these things I’ve been digging deeper into the last several months. God bless everyone’s Sunday.
I love this that you wrote “If He lives in us, His goodness will pour out of us.” THIS has been on my heart for a while. If we have accepted Christ, we need to allow His goodness to be seen - especially in our daily lives. We can’t talk the talk unless we are truly walking the walk. Humbly. With love for one another. Even when people annoy the ever-loving tar out of us. It’s not easy and I fail daily (especially when driving in DFW traffic 🤪), but I strive to do better and I pray continually to allow Him to mold me into His image. I’ve got a loooong way to go but my faith and trust is in Him to get me there. ✝️🙏🏻❤️
Loved what you had to say. Why is it that traffic brings out the worst in us sometimes? I know it does for me. And I just sit there and wonder to myself why stuff bothers me so bad and how come I get so upset. It’s gotten a bit better lately but I sure hear you on that one. And it is a long journey for us. Reminds me of a carving one of my little kids did on the living room wall years back. He carved this long jagged line into the living room wall and colored it in sharpee. At the end was a cross. He was just a little tyke, maybe 3 or 4. Of course normally this would have gotten him into a bit of trouble, so we called him out in the room to explain himself. He just pointed to it and said “it’s a long road to the cross”. It was so shockingly profound of course he couldn’t get in trouble and still brings tears to my eyes even now. Though we asked him not to carve the walls any more, that drawing became a cherished inscription in our house.
My mom says that traffic is just a window to our hearts. Apparently, some days my heart needs an exorcism. 😜 I do think it’s like a magnification mirror where it reflects back to me the frustration I experience with others and their lack of kindness and regard for anyone else, which is the reflection of the lack of Jesus in the hearts of so many around us. It’s getting harder and harder to see people being so awful and just plain mean to each other. And that’s what gets my blood pressure raised. Oy. Have to work harder on that.
Ouch! Your mom just convicted me! Bad and/or rude drivers have a way of producing "corrupt communication" to come out of my mouth. I'm sincerely going to start working hard on that today.
Wow! What a powerful family moment that you and your wife handled beautifully. Thank you for sharing such a treasured memory with us, Justin. Jesus loves the little children of the world. So precious and beautiful.
Thanks and it sure was. Every time I think about the simple and powerful summarization of our walk in life, it still brings tears to my eyes. Our lives are such a long road. And kind of a picture of the path Jesus carried His cross all in one. It has so much meaning for us and came at a time among many struggles. A long road. But we are going to get there 😊
It was so sweet and innocent. And incredibly wise. Like something a 100 year old preacher might say. He basically just summed up our entire lives and walk in one sentence. God so clearly spoke to us it just took all the wind right out of our sails. A special memory 😊
This particular son (we have 5 boys/3 girls) is Gabriel and has a special kind of fire in His life. And interest in scripture. So maybe preacher. All of them are artistic from their mom. I struggle with stick figures ha ha.
You know Chris I used to drive in DFW traffic too and I understand completely what you are talking about... But you know for several years it really hasn't bothered me like before, could be because I don't there very often, or probably the real is I don't drive anymore, I ride with my daughter and now there is different in traffic is whole different story!
Living for Christ is so so hard while living in the days of Noah. So much evil and distorting of the truth of God. The unbelieving world that we are aliens in. BUT GOD! He’s been with me the last 18 months of my life while I walk in the valley. For me personally, my youngest son is with Him and there’s nothing more important to me ever, than seeing Jesus face to face and being reunited with my sweet jack. It’s tiresome and some days I just feel defeated because of the constant attacks by the enemy who hates me for fighting for the Kingdom......(all of my Bible studies), but we all have to keep fighting because the reward of eternity in Heaven is worth it. I feel as though we are nearing the end of the race, and we can’t give up. My “friend” group has shrunk tremendously in the last year and a half, where I go,
and who I allow myself to be surrounded by matters. I believe I have been called to suffer for Jesus and I am taking this calling very serious. After Jack passed, Jesus “unclamped” my fingers from all earthly desires.... for the rest of my days, I will serve Jesus when and how He calls me to do so. 💙🙏🏼
Jacci, What a beautiful testimony. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your son, but then again you didn't lose him, he's just always been in your future. I would say you have a big check mark next to CHANGE in Jimmy's list. I can understand about your "friends" group shrinking. My husband and I both lost some really good friends who just couldn't understand why we wouldn't go party with them anymore. You know at first we would make up excuses why we weren't available or whatever and then once they just outright asked what had happened to us... lol The good thing was we were able to explain how our life changed so drastically because of Jesus. I remember the woman said something like "hey I love Jesus, and I'm a good catholic... I always go to Confession. Some just don't get it no matter what. Well I really enjoyed your sharing with us, it's like they always say, there is something about a testimony that can't refute! I hope when we all get to heaven that I get to see you and Jack!
Thank you Linda, this brought tears to my eyes, our Savior sacrificed so much for my Jack to live with Him eternally. I am incredibly grateful for this. Even if I had to live all alone for the rest of my days, I would be content because I just don’t belong here any longer, I am beyond ready to meet my King. ❤️
Me too Jacci, but unfortunately I think at this point in time many people have chosen to believe in anything other than in the real Heavenly Father of truth and salvation. As sad as it is to say I believe that this world is now beyond repair because of the bad choices that people have made. I’m hoping for the soon taking away from this Satanic true evil world through the deliverance from our Lord Jesus!
Jacci, your first sentence says exactly what we are all facing.
Clearly these are very challenging times for us.
I have many days where I feel defeated and overwhelmed with the constant attacks of spiritual warfare. It’s God’s great love and mercy that gives me hope that this too shall pass.
Me too Jacci . I’m feeling very overwhelmed , exhausted and emotionally drained and physically sick. I’ve have to remain strong and believe in faith that there will come a time when we all will be delivered and understand why all things that are and have happened in our lives will make sense.
I sure loved this share. I can feel the weight of what you are talking about. Thinking about your sweet reunion with Jack and the price that is paid for being an overcomer. Thanks so much for sharing your heart and calling today.
Are you a paid contributer? I'll just pray where I'm at right now Justin....Very well expounded upon. I thought Jimmy paid you. (He he) That was excellent.
Ha ha thanks Chris 😊. No nothing like that. He might start paying me to keep my rambling posts to a minimum 😂. Or limit the characters I can type 😂. Anyways, thanks Chris, hope it’s another great day for you.
Love all that you shared here Justin. I don't need to relist them here as youve already hit it out of the park. The last few years Ive also been doing a huge inventory of my own life and behaviors and asking God what I need to change to truly please him. My materialism has completely disappeared and everything that I achieved in this area means absolutely nothing to me anymore. My heart and mind and soul have been transformed, I guess because I truly let him in all the way. I have poor missionaries and also people living in extreme wealth in my family and have seen both sides of things. Wealth in itself is not a bad thing and has supported many people on the mission field. However too many people end up worshipping wealth and that becomes their God. Our God deserves more than being shared with any little gods weve allowed in our lives. God bless you all today!!!
I enjoyed hearing about the experience with the different positions in your family relative to wealth. Sure turns out to test each of us at various times. As o step back in my own life, I’ve come to see it as all His money, and He just gives opportunities at times for us to make important choices on how it is spent. If we choose well and have good hearts, I think he trust us with bigger and more important things as we go along. It can sure be a hard thing to let go and trust with and probably why it’s such a good test. Reminds me of a picture story from my childhood. Our family went to church one day when me and my brother were really little. They have each of us a little change to out in the offering basket. I got three Pennie’s and my brother got a dime. He was so upset. I had gotten bigger and more coins. He didn’t understand that what He had been given was actually more valuable. They tried to console him. They tried to get him to open his hand to take a dollar but he was so upset he wouldn’t open his hand. Sometimes God is trying to give us bigger things but we are holding on so tight to what we perceive is valuable that He can’t bless us and share with us some bigger things He’s trying to do. This one stuck with me my whole life. It has helped me a lot in my tithe and offering and see the bigger picture. The illusion is that it is all ours, the reality is He is sharing all His and wanting to share special moments as He continues to live and cherish His kids. Also, I loved how you talked about how you were freed from your materialism. It is so easy to get caught up in fun and cool stuff. Or competing with people sometimes. I am glad that has been such a success for you. God bless you today my friend.
Good afternoon Justin. I just read your comment as you responded to Jessie’s post. You both are so right on about materialism. I agree as I pray ever day that the Lord would help me be a good steward of every thing He gives me; money, family, friends and other things. I live very simple and give as we can never out give our Lord. I’m reminded of what Corrie ten Boom said; Don’t hold on to things so tightly that God has to pry our hands open. I’m always learning God’s plan for my life. Enjoy your life and walk with our Lord. It’s day by day adventure. 🙏
Great story, Justin! 😊 It's so true how sometimes we just aren't looking at things correctly. And you're absolutely right, it's ALL his money, not ours. We tend to forget that, don't we ?! Hope alls well with your family, my Montana friend. 😊
Yes, all really is well here. Thanks so much for asking. Been wondering how you guys are holding up. Sometimes I get swept up in circumstances and work but always thinking about you my friends here. Hope your weeks have been going a good direction and that He’s been showing guidance where you’ve been seeking. Family good? 😊😊. God bless Jessie.
That's sweet Justin. 😊 And don't worry about always responding. Everyone's so busy, I often don't have the time to read everything or respond to people either. We're good. Thanks! GBU 🙏
Good points! It always goes back to exactly what is “good.” None are good. As the Lord said…all are as filthy rags. Everyday is a struggle to remain upright in the Lord. Many times I have studied my Bible, prayed, reconciled myself to do better as a Believer…and then as James said, “looking in the mirror and then walks away forgetting what I just studied or professed.” (Paraphrasing James).
You bet 😊. I know I sure struggle with forgetfulness a lot. It is so helpful to be in such a great community that is so well studied in the Bi or and who can support each other. I’ve always loved the book of James. It seems so practical. Every day sure is a battle and struggle. So glad He is going to lift that burden from us someday 😊. Have a wonderful week 😊
Amen 🙏 Justin my thoughts also. Great comments. Wr have a prayer wall at our Church and , for now, we have some who pray during one of the three services for the Pastor and all other leaders, , music , sound , and the Congregation the fourth Sunday of the month. We are praying that it soon be every Sunday. Prayers for soo many so called Christians who talk the walk; but don’t walk the talk( a personal and deep relationship with our Lord
and read the Bible). Happy Sunday 🙏. We all on TP stay ready with our lives and the oil of the Holy Spirit; sharing Christ and His Love. We had a guest speaker; as our Pastor is in Israel today. Interesting since it’s Rosh Hashanah. He will be fired up when he returns to start a news sermon series. 😊
Hello Gladys, hope it’s been a good day. Sorry for the late response, been out showing houses all day. So glad for your company and friendship. So thankful for your faithful and continuous prayers for so many who need them. We aure stay ready here and it’s a joy to see so many people looking forward to and longing for His return 🥰
Hi Justin. How are you and family doing? I’ve been praying and thinking of y’all. You haven’t responded to the last two posts : so wondering if all is ok and you are well and family. Please keep me updated: I can send you my email and phone number if you want. God bless . 🙏
Hi Gladys, all is actually quite well here, overall. We've been out in the wilds of Montana bowhunting the past week and just got in. I did listen to the show today but have been overwhelmingly busy catching up with everything. Back to work shortly as well. Thanks SO much for checking in on us, it is so nice to have the thought and prayer. I would be glad to exchange information if you would like. My email is justinburt@yahoo.com and 406-885-7453 is my cell. I have a bit of catch up to do on the last couple reads, so looking forward to that. God bless my friend.
Hi Justin . My cell is 408-202-7170. My email is: highlyfavoredgram@icloud.com Glad all is well. I thought you might have some medical problems, so have prayed . God bless ; keep in touch and call or email when you want. Hope your hunting adventure was good. 🙏
Thanks so much, really appreciate it. Been in for a CT scan today so will se how it turns out. Praying God is watching out for you as well during all these times. Love your email name, really cool. I’ll try to send an email next few days catch up a little more 😊
Hi Justin. I read your post again and my heart was warmed as you shared deep thoughts of your life and how the bad things people do that keeps them out of Heaven and we will be known by our fruit as we serve God. No one is perfect , but God alone and we do strive to please Him everyday. We surrender to Him daily and ask for His empowering Holy Spirit to fill us and show us His Will and guidance and wisdom. We are clothed with the Righteousness of Christ as He paid the price on the cross.2nd Corinthians 5:21 : God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. I’m so thankful that God cleanses us every day. He is our loving God full of Grace and truth. I’m always learning from you and your comments and thankful for your insights and your walk with the Lord. I appreciate your long rambling and here I am doing the same. Life is hard, BUT GOD is GOOD! Keep sharing and I’ll keep learning. Have a blessed week and shoo the devil away. God bless.🙂. Yes a heart for God.
Thank you my friend and we will keep shooing that old serpent away 😊. I sure get a lot of comfort and encouragement from all of your kind and gracious responses. I am so thankful for Hos goodness and Hos Grace. It would be so hopeless without that. I pray He shines like a bright light through me, a little more like Him every day. Having good m, Godly friends like all of you here sure helps light the path. I am glad for the long rambles, keep up the good work! I’ll try to work to be as much of an encourager and prayer warrior that you are 😊
You are truly a servant of our God and King and your Light does shine for Him. You do encourage all of us and your prayers go up to the Lord as a sweet fragrance to Him! Blessings and success on the real estate business and showing houses 🏘.
Thanks Gladys, we sure had a fun time. Looked at 25 houses over about 3 days. Pretty productive trip. Glad to be home now. I feel the same about you and sure appreciate the power of a prayer warrior. Prayer is still a bit of a weak spot for me, from what I would like to be. Have a wonderful day.
Happy your house showing was successful, Justin. 😯 Wow. 25 houses . You go, Brother 😎. You are a prayer warrior and a blessed encouragement to me. Prayer is just talking to the Lord anytime and anywhere. I pray when I have my Bible reading in the morning with my coffee with Jesus. Then. I pray all day with a lot of arrow prayers. I’m so thankful that my Abba Daddy Father is so patient with me. He is always available and never leaves us nor forsakes us. I pray God pours out His blessings upon you and family and divine opportunities to share Christ love with whom comes into your day to day life. Enjoy your week and keep on the move for Jesus.🙏😍
You touched on some great points Justin. Your comment reminds me of a recent bible study our church conducted. It was by Jim Berg titled "Changed into His Image" and included a workbook "Taking the Time to Change" ... and it was such an eye opener for me (and for a lot of our church members who had been strong, devoted Christians for years). It really was very confronting but it made you realise that, despite believing we are true Christians, and trying our utmost best to live a Christian life, we fall miserably short of truly living our lives for God. It is something we must work at in so many ways every day, every hour, every minute of our lives. But I wouldn't have it any other way - He fills me up. My soul cringes when I think that, for so many years, I was without God in my life - how on earth did I ever survive??!!!!
In case anyone is interested in downloading the audio lessons for that bible study I mentioned, it is on Jim Berg's website .... https://www.jimberg.com/audio
So true Irene. Until my flesh takes on incorruptibility and immortality I need serious help, this is why I glory and boast in nothing. God gets it all. Til then, we travail in these earthly tents holding on to the down payment and to the Lord who provided it. God bless you.
That sure is a great, honest look at self evaluation. It is hard sometimes to be objective or look critically. But when we do, it allows Him to keep working in us. Interesting story about the group that you were working in. I’m so glad to have a group like this to fellowship in. And receive ideas and thoughts and share experiences and testimonies. Living right is pretty intentional when you make it the the main purpose of Christian living. Thanks so much for reaching out today and bless your week 😊
Father, I pray that You come for us soon in the rapture. I pray that I may be found worthy. Thank You Jesus, for loving me, for saving me, help me to follow You, all the way to Heaven, until I see You face to face. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Often I do not know what to pray at night…don’t know what to ask the Lord, but thank Him for all He has provided. I run out of energy, loss of words…and then I remember the thief on the cross…“Remember me Lord in your Kingdom.”
I don't know what your opinion is on speaking in tongues is but I let loose when I'm at a loss for words. So many people get hung up on tongues and try to figure everything out on an adult level. Hold up, time out! I hearken back to having faith as a child and ask Dad to pick up where I lack. Speaking in tongues is awesome and I do it at work thru out my day. He is my sufficiency. He is yours as well. Be blessed my friend.
As Paul said, we’re all given special gifts and to use those. I once attended a church as a guest; a person there during service began speaking in tongues…I have to be honest…it scared me so much I had to bolt out of the church. It sounded as gibberish and other people were stunned as well, but did not seem to really bother them. I never thought much about speaking in tongues. I used to wonder why I did not; but later realized that was not my gift and to just let it go. I still am working on my own gifts, even those seem evasive at times.
I totally understand about “gifts.“ I did not know what my gifts were until earlier this year. Although I had been speaking in tongues for some time and operating in the gift of faith. It was a matter of Holy Spirit confirming with clarity that I had been operating in my gifts for a long time. You, too, might ask Holy Spirit to reveal to you what gift or gifts you have and realize that you also have been operating in them for some time.
Hi FrancisJames Crisp… you are right. There is a “spiritual gift” of speaking in tongues and tongue interpretation. There’s also your “prayer language” and I believe that’s what Chris C is talking about. The Holy Spirit abides in us (lives in us) from the second of salvation. As followers of Jesus we are given another gift… like a present that we can ask for anytime. It’s called our prayer language. This is a special language for prayer between you and Jesus. The best news of all—Satan cannot understand a single word of it. It’s private between you & Jesus. You can ask for your prayer language anytime and the Holy Spirit will give you this gift. My husband’s story how he received his prayer language is beyond miraculous. A pastor prayed over me in a coffee shop and I received my prayer language. Also, my 2 older children too. This is so beautiful and like Chris said— when we don’t really know what to pray with words you can lift up your prayer language, and although you will have no idea what you’re saying Jesus knows every word. I hope that makes sense— I have a fantastic message from my MO pastor on prayer language if you’re interested in learning more. 💛💛
I agree Kari…even in the present time, and looking back in time at others who prayed fervently and eloquently, I would compare my “prayers” to others…thinking God definitely does not hear me. But it took time…finally realizing my gift does not need parameters, longevity et al to be heard. Fact is, I now know my verbal gibberish or meandering thoughts while in prayer don’t have to make sense to me; only to God. Knowing He “stitched” us from nothing, I know now that He knows. I don’t have to compare myself to others or berate myself when I ramble. Finally realizing the Holy Spirit teaches us not only to interpret the Bible but how to pray. Part of my finally understanding came from Pastor Adrian Rogers when he gave a sermon on prayer…that there were the three “D’s” regarding praying to God…prayers are of 3 types…Delivered-Delayed- Denied. Remembering these made me realize that even though I did not get an immediate answer from God, my rambling thoughts were heard and understood. As you said, Jesus “gets it”…loud and clear…He knows. I also realize I don’t have to keep saying or asking the same request, the same confession etc over and over and over. Just to ask once with sincerity and to thank Him.
No one "has" to speak in tongues. No one. We get to. Do you understand that? Too many people get freaked out about it. The holy ghost will give you a language, all you have to do is utter it. God will give you his presence to know. Be blessed.
Abigail, you've been listening to my prayers... cuz I have one of those too! And especially about getting to see Him face to face.... Yesterday morning my sister in law passed (after a horrible battle with brain cancer) and I posted on FB she is looking face to face with our Savior, Lord Jesus!
I’m sorry to hear of the earthly loss of your sister in law. But the actual reality is that now she is cancer free and in the presence (as you said) of our Heavenly Father.
They used to look for the Cresent of the New Moon. Once 2 witnesses saw the first light, they went to the Sanhedrin to say they saw it. After some deliberation, the Sanhedrin would declare that day as the first day of the month and order the shofar to be blown to start the Feast.
What if it was a cloudy day and no one saw the moon?
Then they would declare the next day as the first day of the month.
It's literally the Feast that no one knows the day or hour that it begins!
It's also the New Moon Festival, the seventh New Moon from Nisan.
Paul says the New Moon Festival is a shadow of something to come! Very exciting two day every year this time.
Thank you so much for this! I was laying in bed this morning being reminded of some really bad things, from years in my past and questioning my salvation - even though I’ve been forgiven and have completely changed from that time. And yes, I did recognize where those thoughts were coming from. Then I see this article! Thank you for such a timely message when I needed to be reminded of who I belong to. I love Jesus so much and can’t wait to hear that trumpet blow!
Lisa, thank you for being vulnerable in your post. I have been there, and still am sometimes, questioning my salvation for bad things in my past. You are right that satan is the accuser of the brethren (and sisthren :). Speaking to myself here. Of course he wants us to doubt. God bless you and thank you for sharing.
I go through the same thing all the time. I hate my past and what I’ve done, but it also shows his realness in my life that I’ve changed. I think our regret is definitely a sign of a changed heart. Just be careful that doesn’t turn into condemnation. Conviction and condemnation are two different things. You’re his Lisa.
Hi Lisa, I’ve often find myself thinking about my salvation as well. Jesus promises us salvation to all that receive Him as Lord and Savior. And to continuously humble ourselves through prayer, forgiveness, and repentance. I try with all my heart and being to do exactly that, but yet sometimes I don’t feel like I’m being enough to glorify our Heavenly Father’s calling for our lives here on earth. It’s the feeling of lack of something that I’m not aware of that makes me think that I won’t be caught up on the day of the rapture. I guess what I’m trying to is that ‘you can never be too sure of yourself.’ If that makes any sense to you?
And I’ve often wondered that if God accepts me into Heaven, how will I ever be able to explain my wrong doings on Judgement Day. I know that I’ll feel a great deal of shame and regret within myself and by His Almighty presence and power I’ll be overcome by weakness and fall to my knees in tears and rendered speechless. I believe that it’s all too Great and Powerful for my human mind to fathom. In a glorious way!
Wendy that evil one from hell loves to torment all of us... I have to rebuke him all the time. James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
and verse 10. "humble yourselves before the Lord, an he will lift you up in honor"
Amen to that Linda! More than ever, on a daily basis I’m being attacked by Satan’s game of spiritual warfare attacks. I’m constantly on guard rebuking Satan’s presence in the name of Jesus. Living in this world today is a constant fight for our lives because of the majority of people who are being fooled into believing Satan’s disguised deceitful offer of a new fantasy world of joy, love and pleasure for whatever they desire and for whatever they wish for will be forever fulfilled. We need to remain solid and strong in the name of of our Lord Jesus.
Almost 11:32 on the East Coast. John and I took communion about a half hour ago, while watching the Western Wall on YouTube live!! We are waiting for the shofar to blow for the start of Rosh Hashanah!! We have our own shofar and will be blowing it as well!! Come LordJesus come, over the next 3 days!! But if not... as Daniel said, we will walk with You, in faith!! Happy Rosh Hashanah TP family!! We love you!! 🌻
My prayer this morning is for all of you, and me. I’m praying that Jesus receive us to himself very very soon, but if not, we won’t be discouraged or hard hearted. Yes even more scoffing will come, but may we still stand firm in our faith and continue to edify the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I need you guys and your loving encouragement, I look forward to seeing all of your names pop up on here and I love the true candidness in which you share what’s on your heart.
God Bless you Jimmy Evans and all your Guest speakers. I learn so much each time I listen or read your articles. This so convicted me! I have accepted Christ and try each day to live my life for him… one of my prayers is;
“Your will, Your way, my heart and my soul, everything that I think, that I say and that I do to be in complete alignment and always and only to glorify You.” Each day I fail and each next day I try… I will stay on His path, I will stay in His word, I will stay in His way and I will stay strong in my faith and His grace until He raptures us! All the Glory to God!
Thank you Jimmy. As I was reading through I know believe in Jesus as my savior, I know it is by faith alone and not works. But the one thing I struggle with is God’s love for others. I am always looking at myself- how I feel, what I need - this just leads to depression. I have confessed to God that I have so little love in my heart for others and asked that Holy Spirit show me how to turn my attention to others and to show me how to love them as God loves them. Praise God He doesn’t give up on us. He will complete what He started in us.
It's hard to look upon others with love sometimes. Especially people who are doing wrong!! But the point that you recognize it and are asking for help in that weakness I believe counts for alot!
We all fall short everyday. Jesus knew that. That's why he died for us. ❤️
I agree Maggie. I’ve been having a difficult time with people that are against me because of my faith in Jesus.
They believe it’s their right to steal from me, harass me, and destroy my property. It’s wrong! It’s hurtful and painful to live with. I know that we are supposed to forgive no matter what. I pray to God every day for help me because I’m struggling with this situation.
I don’t want this to drive me into a major depression, but it’s easier said than to do. Especially when you’re feeling violated and very upset. I’m always rehearsing Jesus’s words on the cross, “Forgive them Father for they know not what they do.” It seems to lighten the burden though as I continue to pray, I’m asking God to help this means of intentional hate crimes to cease. The emotional stress of this has taken its toll and my physical health is severely suffering. I’m also praying for God to restore my health.
I know that God hears my prayers and feels my pain and will take hold of the enemy.
But God does all things in His own perfect timing. I believe that there’s always a reason and purpose as to why God brings us through difficulties.
God doesn’t burden us with more than what we are able to bear. During these times when we are feeling constantly defeated by the evil powers of this world it’s then that we have a hard time remaining strong and believing that God is there walking by our side... but He is...and I will remain patient.
Thank you so much for reaching out to to pray with me and for me. Your reply filled my eyes with tears and my heart with comfort knowing that someone cares. The Bible says, when two or more gather in prayer and worship that it’s better than one. I’m constantly reaching out for prayer by phone to (Pat) and Gordon Robertson’s prayer team and Pastor’s John and Matt Hagee’s prayer team along with Pastor Jimmy Evans prayer group. I’ve been living alone for two years now. It’s a good feeling but yet a sad feeling. I was married for seventeen years.
The marriage ended in divorce. Later I was in a relationship (not married) with a devil’s advocate, (I say that respectfully) for nineteen years. Obviously that horrific learning experience ended.
Since two failures being in two long term relationships, I’ve decided that I’m better off alone. I’ve been dealing with this torment continuously for five years this December. I’ve been praying to God regularly for protection and deliverance from this evil gang. What this gang has been doing to me would make any person pray for God to ‘take’ them home to be with Him. I have had many times when I had wanted to give up and quit the fight. But I know that it’s not what God would want. God’s promises of His truth gives me the initiative to ‘stay in the ring’ and fight because He’s has given me that right of power by putting on the full armor of God every day. l will continue to pray and never give up. I rehearse this quote everyday many times over; For He who is in me is Greater than he who is of the world. And reading the book of Job helps me to carry on in faith believing that God hears my prayers and that He sees all things and He will deliver me from this evil torment. I understand that God only knows the perfect time for everything. I believe that constant prayer and praising God for all both good and bad and great or small and knowing that God is by my side every day will somebody lead to victory through God’s will. In Jesus name. Amen.
Wendy I am praying for you! That is quite a situation and I can imagine it's hard to endure when your home is supposed to be your safe place. You are in my prayers and I know God will make this right for you in the BEST way, because His way is always the best. Be safe Wendy!!!
I’m so very thankful for your prayers and support Maggie. God is watching, I know this definitely because of all the kind people that I follow on TP. I’ve also witnessed many situations where God has made His powers known to this gang by intervening at the exact moment and time when I was crying out for His help. He has been protecting my life from this gang in His supernatural miraculous ways. I know that there’s only one God that has the almighty power to prevent a life from being taken and that is our Almighty Heavenly Father. As I’m writing my eyes are filling with tears because our God is a very loving God and He does answer prayers. I’ve been praying to God for Him to bring the right (believers) people in my life. He is showing me that He is doing just that. I praise and thank God always! In Jesus name. Amen.
This is rich! Pastor Jimmy is hitting bullseyes! Hey tippers! We are one day closer than yesterday! He's coming back beloved quicker than I have ever known anything else! Stay encouraged and let's just make this platform Bible only. Lets let politics stay outside this place! Agreed? Love you guys! Hi Verna, Jessie, Blondie, Rachel, Jennifer, and and Donna,, Ester, David, Hello, and Somebody and Someone and the 2 other guys I alzheimered on. You know who you are! Yeah you Justin and Steve😊
Beautiful Chris.... I just looked at Israel time and it's 6:18am.... Wonder what time Jesus gets up, hmmm 😉 I think it's past my bedtime... too much satire in this one. See you in the clouds!
I think keeping politics outside is an awesome idea! Including no praying for certain government officials commentary... that can be done privately. It is hard to do sometimes when politically related topics are in our teacher's program or article. At the very least don't make it personal... state a fact/position without attacking someone or certain types/groups of people.
There's the rub right there David, when you state a fact about a certain person whether something good they have done or bad it's hard separating them from the certain letter club they belong to and then forever assigning evil or angel status to the person or party. I believe at this stage in and on our earth politics is a complete joke and farce. There's no human government solution outside of God. God is making sure of this. When Jesus takes the reign in the new millennium government will be on his shoulders, for he is the rock, the foundation the way government should have been ran from the very beginning with absolutely no scant trace of corruption anywhere. Oh what a mindblowing thing. I'm done. God rules!
Checked my heart with each item on the list. ✅ I fail daily but I love Jesus deeply and pray each morning for Him to guide me closer to Him. I’m a work in progress.
My husband has been concerned about whether his father was a believer when he passed away a week ago. He received confirmation from his father. He came to him in a dream to say he was fine and then my husband physically felt his father patting him, as he always did when he was proud of him. My husband continued to feel the patting for a moment even after he awakened. Thanking Jesus for His gift of salvation!
What confirmation and a blessing your husband received! I have had a few of those times in my own life and will remember them always! God is sooooo good!
I'm so happy to hear this Chris! My autistic brother had a dream that our dad appeared to him wearing a white suit and said hi. He kept saying that dad was in the room with him and was surrounded by a white light. Even though my dad was saved when he passed away, it gave my handicap brother comfort. GBU
Thats beautiful Maggie! My youngest son was injured from the childhood vaccines (neurological issues) and then to add insult to injury, I followed the Drs instruction and allowed him to be put on a medication as a young teen (ADD meds which caused depression) which led to a prescription for prozac that put him in a manic state and then in a psychosis and then a dystonic state and a long hospitalization. (Some young brains cant handle the onslaught of metals and substances in these shots. ) Be careful parents! Yes,,,I no longer trust conventional medication, Anyhow, after we had him back at home he told me that there was a young girl that sat with him when he was in the hospital. He said the she was beautiful and looked like an angel. That gave me so much comfort knowing that Gods hand was on him when he was suffering so excruciatingly. It helped him get through a horrific experience. It made me believe in angels.
Just awful to hear Jessie. Yes I definitely agree with you that parents need to be aware of what is happening in their children lives at all times! Now more than ever! Their innocence is being invaded in all directions! It’s very sad to listen to the horrific atrocities that are being inflicted on innocent children. I pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to send His Heavenly angels to protect all the children who are being affected by the intrusion of corrupt minds of the worldly government views, beliefs, teachings and actions that are only made to destroy. I pray for a great recovery for your son’s health. God bless you and your family.
Jessie, I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your son. It won't be long before his body is restored to perfection. How wonderful is our Lord to show my brother the comforting dream and to allow him to feel the peaceful presence. And especially, to have an angel sit and comfort your son during such a very horrific time. I pray for healing and peace for your entire family. GBU
Thank you so much Maggie. You are always so thoughtful and kind and I love your common sense . It brings me a sense of peace that all of these people that didn't get a fair shake in life ( like your brother and my son and so many others) will have such an extraordinary life some day.
( Mathew 19:30 )"But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then."
My son Joshua knows that his brain is damaged, cant verbalize well but can write things on his Ipad that youd think come from a college graduate. To be honest, I have so much guilt for following the Dr's instruction. I blame myself for being so trusting. My grandfather was a Dr and I looked up to them and thought they knew what they were doing. I tell him that Jesus will come soon to take us to a life where he'll be healed , have friends, lots of dogs and a beautiful brown haired girlfriend. He's blonde but likes brunettes...lol
Don't ever let evil win by thinking you are at fault. You are a loving mother who was just trying to do the right thing. God loves you and he knew that your son would have the life he is experiencing. He and my brother are equal to all of us.
Thank you Maggie. The guilt never completely goes away for me because I'm his mom and didn't protect him. ( even tho rationally I know its not truly my fault) However, you're right, it's the devils way of whispering in my ear to destroy my peace. And that's when I drink too much or emotionally check out for an evening. I'm trying to learn better ways of dealing with the stress. Ugh
Karen, Thanks for your nice response. 😊 That's SO good that she knows not to vaccinate. The healthiest kids these days are the unvaccinated ones. My entire family now takes almost zero meds, no flu shots or the experimental covid shots. If my daughter has a child, she's planning to not do the vaxs also. They've changed the dosages and metals in it so drastically since I was a child in the 60s. Things are drastically different now. Have a great evening! GBU 💙
Yes, you're right about how drastically things have changed. I am a 60's child also. No problems with vaccines back then until they started adding all the junk. I was shocked when my daughter showed me the list of vaccines they want to give children now adays vs when my children were young. It's at least 5 times as much if not more. God knows all the evil in the world and I sure hope He sends Jesus soon. GBU
Pastor Jimmy, thank you for making this post shareable! We are praying for your energy & renewal of strength. I had the honor of being in-person at the Tipping Point event & XO Marriage in Austin. Haha I’m exhausted but feel sooo full of an abundance of comfort, wisdom, and excitement! We loved bed both events… y’all are on fire! 🔥 Happy Rosh Hashanah … Shana Tova TP family. Baking challah bread today and gathering w family & friends to celebrate the Feast of Trumpets. We just might be joining y’all too at Jesus’s wedding table! Like Jimmy said… if Jesus tarries, we still have a lot of work to do! Maranatha 🇮🇱🍎🍯🙌🏼🍎💛☁️🔜
Hey there Sister! We too are making some traditional items to celebrate FOT! I really hope to be at the table with all of you soon! Chase has not gotten the hang of the baby shofar that we received for the donation to Jewish Voice but he has been using his trumpet instead. 🇮🇱💕
Excellent. Dear family please pray for LaRee she has chronic abdominal pain and doctors can not find out what is wrong. Lee is on a cocaine benge and he is self harming help please Jesus help. We are desperate. Thank you
Praying for you and your family. I believe the battles will be more fierce before Jesus returns. Hold onto Him even, if it’s by a thread. He honors our faith and trust in Him even but the size of a mustard seed.
You don’t have to look far to find us all there. I’m praying for all my spiritual family ♥️♥️♥️
Dear Father God I lift up Lee and LaRee? You alone know what is best for them what they need to repent and call on your name. I pray you supernaturally open their hearts to the truth that only you have the power to satisfy that it is you that they are looking for and need
Lare, I’m praying for you and your loved ones to be released from the unknown pain and self affliction anguish that is causing great suffering. In Jesus name, Amen.
Thank you for your faithful teaching of the word of God. I was brought up Catholic and was saved when I was 23. Those verses you mentioned in Ephesians 2:8,9 spoke to my heart at that time and I put my trust in Jesus alone for my salvation. I had been baptized, confirmed, went to confession, said the rosary, heard the priest say after confession (do the best you can) and the Spirit of God revealed to me that was what Jesus did for me on the cross in dying in my place and for my sins that I could be saved by grace through faith and not by anything that I do. I praise His name for His amazing grace to me!!
Please remember those in Florida in your prayers for safety for all and for all those who will encounter Ian this week. I have lived in SW Florida 26 years now and have weathered (no pun intended) two hurricanes; Charley in 2004 and 13 years later Irma in 2017, both Cat 4 storms. God's protection covered my family, neighbors and my husband and I. Cleanup was massive! Three more hurricanes crossed Florida in six weeks in 2004 (Frances, Ivan and Jeanne) and our name temporarily changed from the "Sunshine State" to the "Plywood State."
"Lord Jesus give wisdom and protection to all who will be impacted by Ian. If it be Your will send angels to the most vulnerable and please keep first responders from harm. Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy but Jesus came to bring life and life more abundantly!
Carol, I will be praying for Gods protection to surround you and all people who will be affected by this terrible storm. I’m praying to God to please protect and provide for all people around the world who are suffering and struggling with the devastating impact of storms, fires, wars, violence, broken families, starvation, food shortages, lack of water supply, and people’s legal rights forcefully being taken away and protection for all the innocent children who are being misled! We need you Jesus! In Jesus Mighty name. Amen
Excellant message! Church must abide in Christ, crucifying the flesh and doing His will. Many will not be prepared for the persecution and martyrdom that is coming and will fall away (Matt. 24:9,10). Examine yourselves and be sure you are in the faith (2 Cor. 13:5). Follow the steps Jimmy has posted.
Give God the glory and praise His holy name. Halleluia!!!
Great teaching today Pastor Jimmy and thank you always for the Godly leadership you and the other teachers provide here. A lot of great points brought up today. I’ve been thinking a lot the past several months about point 5, Grace, as well as the works mentality of getting to heaven. It seems that there are some misconceptions by the people that think doing good works gets you into heaven. 1) it’s not the good works that get you in, it’s the bad that keeps you out (without Christ). Heaven is a perfect place. I think most unbelievers would say they don’t think Hitlers or ax murderers etc “earned” a right to be there. Because they did too much bad. The standard is perfection to be there, one bad thing keeps you out, on our own. Which is why Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life for us (since we can’t) and traded places for us on the cross, so we can present that to God. He took our bad up on the cross and perfects us in His blood, in Gods eyes. We do good works, not to become saved, but because we are saved. Apple trees make apples and bear fruit. Saved people bear saved fruit (good works). Not to get saved, but because we are saved. If He lives in is, His goodness will pour out of us. This is what James is all about. Can people really just profess that they are saved but live in an ungodly way, then expect to be saved? Clearly, we grapple with sin until He completes our perfection and restores us, body and spirit, on the other side. But we strive for His righteousness and goodness. This is why it is said “you will know them by their fruits”. And also, when He speaks at judgment to those that say Lord, Lord, we did all these things in Your Name. But He responds and says He never knew them, depart, those ***who practice iniquity***. This verse says it will be Many on that day this happens to. This has scared me more than anything else in the Bible since I’ve read it. A large number of people who think they are getting in because of good that they are doing but living and practicing iniquity. Not resisting sin and striving for righteousness. It’s made me take my walk a lot more seriously and look critically at what I think I can allow myself to do. Can I really have modern day idols in my life? Can I really be harsh and judgmental to people and say I am loving God while doing so? What does loving people really mean for me to do? What fruit am I actually eating, in Gods eyes? Is it a sweet and pleasant fruit in His eyes? How much bad fruit am I bearing? I used to allow myself to do a lot more and just pass the rest off on His grace. Not to be legalistic either but it comes down to having a heart fully for God. Anyways, just sharing a little about my walk and also some of these things I’ve been digging deeper into the last several months. God bless everyone’s Sunday.
I love this that you wrote “If He lives in us, His goodness will pour out of us.” THIS has been on my heart for a while. If we have accepted Christ, we need to allow His goodness to be seen - especially in our daily lives. We can’t talk the talk unless we are truly walking the walk. Humbly. With love for one another. Even when people annoy the ever-loving tar out of us. It’s not easy and I fail daily (especially when driving in DFW traffic 🤪), but I strive to do better and I pray continually to allow Him to mold me into His image. I’ve got a loooong way to go but my faith and trust is in Him to get me there. ✝️🙏🏻❤️
Loved what you had to say. Why is it that traffic brings out the worst in us sometimes? I know it does for me. And I just sit there and wonder to myself why stuff bothers me so bad and how come I get so upset. It’s gotten a bit better lately but I sure hear you on that one. And it is a long journey for us. Reminds me of a carving one of my little kids did on the living room wall years back. He carved this long jagged line into the living room wall and colored it in sharpee. At the end was a cross. He was just a little tyke, maybe 3 or 4. Of course normally this would have gotten him into a bit of trouble, so we called him out in the room to explain himself. He just pointed to it and said “it’s a long road to the cross”. It was so shockingly profound of course he couldn’t get in trouble and still brings tears to my eyes even now. Though we asked him not to carve the walls any more, that drawing became a cherished inscription in our house.
My mom says that traffic is just a window to our hearts. Apparently, some days my heart needs an exorcism. 😜 I do think it’s like a magnification mirror where it reflects back to me the frustration I experience with others and their lack of kindness and regard for anyone else, which is the reflection of the lack of Jesus in the hearts of so many around us. It’s getting harder and harder to see people being so awful and just plain mean to each other. And that’s what gets my blood pressure raised. Oy. Have to work harder on that.
Ouch! Your mom just convicted me! Bad and/or rude drivers have a way of producing "corrupt communication" to come out of my mouth. I'm sincerely going to start working hard on that today.
Well, she rides with me so that tells you why she said it. 😳😜 i’m definitely a work in progress
Aren’t we all right there with you. Love the beautiful laughter in these truths.
lol David :)
I've had my share of repenting while in traffic too.😊
Yeah, that is a hard one to watch 😞. Have a blessed Sunday.
Wow! What a powerful family moment that you and your wife handled beautifully. Thank you for sharing such a treasured memory with us, Justin. Jesus loves the little children of the world. So precious and beautiful.
Thanks and it sure was. Every time I think about the simple and powerful summarization of our walk in life, it still brings tears to my eyes. Our lives are such a long road. And kind of a picture of the path Jesus carried His cross all in one. It has so much meaning for us and came at a time among many struggles. A long road. But we are going to get there 😊
Amazing 🤩! Out of the mouths of Babes. I’m glad he didn’t get a spanking. You have a great treasure that will last a lifetime. Great Dad you are.
Awww thanks 😊. He sure surprised us with that response, kind of left us nowhere to go. Must’ve been the feelings the Pharisees got all the time ha ha.
lol sweet! How could you get mad at that...lol
It was so sweet and innocent. And incredibly wise. Like something a 100 year old preacher might say. He basically just summed up our entire lives and walk in one sentence. God so clearly spoke to us it just took all the wind right out of our sails. A special memory 😊
Awe...so precious 💖
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Justin, I'm curious is your sweet son are artist or a preacher?
Great thoughts Linda🌼
This particular son (we have 5 boys/3 girls) is Gabriel and has a special kind of fire in His life. And interest in scripture. So maybe preacher. All of them are artistic from their mom. I struggle with stick figures ha ha.
You know Chris I used to drive in DFW traffic too and I understand completely what you are talking about... But you know for several years it really hasn't bothered me like before, could be because I don't there very often, or probably the real is I don't drive anymore, I ride with my daughter and now there is different in traffic is whole different story!
Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
Living for Christ is so so hard while living in the days of Noah. So much evil and distorting of the truth of God. The unbelieving world that we are aliens in. BUT GOD! He’s been with me the last 18 months of my life while I walk in the valley. For me personally, my youngest son is with Him and there’s nothing more important to me ever, than seeing Jesus face to face and being reunited with my sweet jack. It’s tiresome and some days I just feel defeated because of the constant attacks by the enemy who hates me for fighting for the Kingdom......(all of my Bible studies), but we all have to keep fighting because the reward of eternity in Heaven is worth it. I feel as though we are nearing the end of the race, and we can’t give up. My “friend” group has shrunk tremendously in the last year and a half, where I go,
and who I allow myself to be surrounded by matters. I believe I have been called to suffer for Jesus and I am taking this calling very serious. After Jack passed, Jesus “unclamped” my fingers from all earthly desires.... for the rest of my days, I will serve Jesus when and how He calls me to do so. 💙🙏🏼
Jacci, What a beautiful testimony. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your son, but then again you didn't lose him, he's just always been in your future. I would say you have a big check mark next to CHANGE in Jimmy's list. I can understand about your "friends" group shrinking. My husband and I both lost some really good friends who just couldn't understand why we wouldn't go party with them anymore. You know at first we would make up excuses why we weren't available or whatever and then once they just outright asked what had happened to us... lol The good thing was we were able to explain how our life changed so drastically because of Jesus. I remember the woman said something like "hey I love Jesus, and I'm a good catholic... I always go to Confession. Some just don't get it no matter what. Well I really enjoyed your sharing with us, it's like they always say, there is something about a testimony that can't refute! I hope when we all get to heaven that I get to see you and Jack!
Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
Yes amen! God is truly good!
Thank you Linda, this brought tears to my eyes, our Savior sacrificed so much for my Jack to live with Him eternally. I am incredibly grateful for this. Even if I had to live all alone for the rest of my days, I would be content because I just don’t belong here any longer, I am beyond ready to meet my King. ❤️
A huge resounding Amen Jacci, so beyond ready to depart this big dirtball called earth.
A very nice heart warming reply Linda. Very uplifting and inspiring.
Isn't it just an awesome feeling to just let everything go and everything in you totally clings to God for everything because he is our everything?
Yes .... oh how I wish the whole world could feel this way. ❤️🙏🏼
Me too Jacci, but unfortunately I think at this point in time many people have chosen to believe in anything other than in the real Heavenly Father of truth and salvation. As sad as it is to say I believe that this world is now beyond repair because of the bad choices that people have made. I’m hoping for the soon taking away from this Satanic true evil world through the deliverance from our Lord Jesus!
I agree 100%.
Yes it is Chris! Amen!
Jacci, your first sentence says exactly what we are all facing.
Clearly these are very challenging times for us.
I have many days where I feel defeated and overwhelmed with the constant attacks of spiritual warfare. It’s God’s great love and mercy that gives me hope that this too shall pass.
Me too Jacci . I’m feeling very overwhelmed , exhausted and emotionally drained and physically sick. I’ve have to remain strong and believe in faith that there will come a time when we all will be delivered and understand why all things that are and have happened in our lives will make sense.
I sure loved this share. I can feel the weight of what you are talking about. Thinking about your sweet reunion with Jack and the price that is paid for being an overcomer. Thanks so much for sharing your heart and calling today.
Precious Jacci I always appreciate your perspective.
Are you a paid contributer? I'll just pray where I'm at right now Justin....Very well expounded upon. I thought Jimmy paid you. (He he) That was excellent.
Ha ha thanks Chris 😊. No nothing like that. He might start paying me to keep my rambling posts to a minimum 😂. Or limit the characters I can type 😂. Anyways, thanks Chris, hope it’s another great day for you.
Love all that you shared here Justin. I don't need to relist them here as youve already hit it out of the park. The last few years Ive also been doing a huge inventory of my own life and behaviors and asking God what I need to change to truly please him. My materialism has completely disappeared and everything that I achieved in this area means absolutely nothing to me anymore. My heart and mind and soul have been transformed, I guess because I truly let him in all the way. I have poor missionaries and also people living in extreme wealth in my family and have seen both sides of things. Wealth in itself is not a bad thing and has supported many people on the mission field. However too many people end up worshipping wealth and that becomes their God. Our God deserves more than being shared with any little gods weve allowed in our lives. God bless you all today!!!
I enjoyed hearing about the experience with the different positions in your family relative to wealth. Sure turns out to test each of us at various times. As o step back in my own life, I’ve come to see it as all His money, and He just gives opportunities at times for us to make important choices on how it is spent. If we choose well and have good hearts, I think he trust us with bigger and more important things as we go along. It can sure be a hard thing to let go and trust with and probably why it’s such a good test. Reminds me of a picture story from my childhood. Our family went to church one day when me and my brother were really little. They have each of us a little change to out in the offering basket. I got three Pennie’s and my brother got a dime. He was so upset. I had gotten bigger and more coins. He didn’t understand that what He had been given was actually more valuable. They tried to console him. They tried to get him to open his hand to take a dollar but he was so upset he wouldn’t open his hand. Sometimes God is trying to give us bigger things but we are holding on so tight to what we perceive is valuable that He can’t bless us and share with us some bigger things He’s trying to do. This one stuck with me my whole life. It has helped me a lot in my tithe and offering and see the bigger picture. The illusion is that it is all ours, the reality is He is sharing all His and wanting to share special moments as He continues to live and cherish His kids. Also, I loved how you talked about how you were freed from your materialism. It is so easy to get caught up in fun and cool stuff. Or competing with people sometimes. I am glad that has been such a success for you. God bless you today my friend.
Good afternoon Justin. I just read your comment as you responded to Jessie’s post. You both are so right on about materialism. I agree as I pray ever day that the Lord would help me be a good steward of every thing He gives me; money, family, friends and other things. I live very simple and give as we can never out give our Lord. I’m reminded of what Corrie ten Boom said; Don’t hold on to things so tightly that God has to pry our hands open. I’m always learning God’s plan for my life. Enjoy your life and walk with our Lord. It’s day by day adventure. 🙏
Looks like another Monday adventure today :)
Great story, Justin! 😊 It's so true how sometimes we just aren't looking at things correctly. And you're absolutely right, it's ALL his money, not ours. We tend to forget that, don't we ?! Hope alls well with your family, my Montana friend. 😊
Yes, all really is well here. Thanks so much for asking. Been wondering how you guys are holding up. Sometimes I get swept up in circumstances and work but always thinking about you my friends here. Hope your weeks have been going a good direction and that He’s been showing guidance where you’ve been seeking. Family good? 😊😊. God bless Jessie.
That's sweet Justin. 😊 And don't worry about always responding. Everyone's so busy, I often don't have the time to read everything or respond to people either. We're good. Thanks! GBU 🙏
Good points! It always goes back to exactly what is “good.” None are good. As the Lord said…all are as filthy rags. Everyday is a struggle to remain upright in the Lord. Many times I have studied my Bible, prayed, reconciled myself to do better as a Believer…and then as James said, “looking in the mirror and then walks away forgetting what I just studied or professed.” (Paraphrasing James).
I made some notes on your comments…thnx Justin
I sure understand......me too.
You bet 😊. I know I sure struggle with forgetfulness a lot. It is so helpful to be in such a great community that is so well studied in the Bi or and who can support each other. I’ve always loved the book of James. It seems so practical. Every day sure is a battle and struggle. So glad He is going to lift that burden from us someday 😊. Have a wonderful week 😊
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Amen Francis!
Amen 🙏 Justin my thoughts also. Great comments. Wr have a prayer wall at our Church and , for now, we have some who pray during one of the three services for the Pastor and all other leaders, , music , sound , and the Congregation the fourth Sunday of the month. We are praying that it soon be every Sunday. Prayers for soo many so called Christians who talk the walk; but don’t walk the talk( a personal and deep relationship with our Lord
and read the Bible). Happy Sunday 🙏. We all on TP stay ready with our lives and the oil of the Holy Spirit; sharing Christ and His Love. We had a guest speaker; as our Pastor is in Israel today. Interesting since it’s Rosh Hashanah. He will be fired up when he returns to start a news sermon series. 😊
Hello Gladys, hope it’s been a good day. Sorry for the late response, been out showing houses all day. So glad for your company and friendship. So thankful for your faithful and continuous prayers for so many who need them. We aure stay ready here and it’s a joy to see so many people looking forward to and longing for His return 🥰
Hi Justin. How are you and family doing? I’ve been praying and thinking of y’all. You haven’t responded to the last two posts : so wondering if all is ok and you are well and family. Please keep me updated: I can send you my email and phone number if you want. God bless . 🙏
Hi Gladys, all is actually quite well here, overall. We've been out in the wilds of Montana bowhunting the past week and just got in. I did listen to the show today but have been overwhelmingly busy catching up with everything. Back to work shortly as well. Thanks SO much for checking in on us, it is so nice to have the thought and prayer. I would be glad to exchange information if you would like. My email is justinburt@yahoo.com and 406-885-7453 is my cell. I have a bit of catch up to do on the last couple reads, so looking forward to that. God bless my friend.
Hi Justin . My cell is 408-202-7170. My email is: highlyfavoredgram@icloud.com Glad all is well. I thought you might have some medical problems, so have prayed . God bless ; keep in touch and call or email when you want. Hope your hunting adventure was good. 🙏
Thanks so much, really appreciate it. Been in for a CT scan today so will se how it turns out. Praying God is watching out for you as well during all these times. Love your email name, really cool. I’ll try to send an email next few days catch up a little more 😊
Amen. Very well said!
Hi Justin. I read your post again and my heart was warmed as you shared deep thoughts of your life and how the bad things people do that keeps them out of Heaven and we will be known by our fruit as we serve God. No one is perfect , but God alone and we do strive to please Him everyday. We surrender to Him daily and ask for His empowering Holy Spirit to fill us and show us His Will and guidance and wisdom. We are clothed with the Righteousness of Christ as He paid the price on the cross.2nd Corinthians 5:21 : God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. I’m so thankful that God cleanses us every day. He is our loving God full of Grace and truth. I’m always learning from you and your comments and thankful for your insights and your walk with the Lord. I appreciate your long rambling and here I am doing the same. Life is hard, BUT GOD is GOOD! Keep sharing and I’ll keep learning. Have a blessed week and shoo the devil away. God bless.🙂. Yes a heart for God.
Amen!!!
You go Gladys! Amen on everything!
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Thank you my friend and we will keep shooing that old serpent away 😊. I sure get a lot of comfort and encouragement from all of your kind and gracious responses. I am so thankful for Hos goodness and Hos Grace. It would be so hopeless without that. I pray He shines like a bright light through me, a little more like Him every day. Having good m, Godly friends like all of you here sure helps light the path. I am glad for the long rambles, keep up the good work! I’ll try to work to be as much of an encourager and prayer warrior that you are 😊
You are truly a servant of our God and King and your Light does shine for Him. You do encourage all of us and your prayers go up to the Lord as a sweet fragrance to Him! Blessings and success on the real estate business and showing houses 🏘.
Thanks Gladys, we sure had a fun time. Looked at 25 houses over about 3 days. Pretty productive trip. Glad to be home now. I feel the same about you and sure appreciate the power of a prayer warrior. Prayer is still a bit of a weak spot for me, from what I would like to be. Have a wonderful day.
Happy your house showing was successful, Justin. 😯 Wow. 25 houses . You go, Brother 😎. You are a prayer warrior and a blessed encouragement to me. Prayer is just talking to the Lord anytime and anywhere. I pray when I have my Bible reading in the morning with my coffee with Jesus. Then. I pray all day with a lot of arrow prayers. I’m so thankful that my Abba Daddy Father is so patient with me. He is always available and never leaves us nor forsakes us. I pray God pours out His blessings upon you and family and divine opportunities to share Christ love with whom comes into your day to day life. Enjoy your week and keep on the move for Jesus.🙏😍
You touched on some great points Justin. Your comment reminds me of a recent bible study our church conducted. It was by Jim Berg titled "Changed into His Image" and included a workbook "Taking the Time to Change" ... and it was such an eye opener for me (and for a lot of our church members who had been strong, devoted Christians for years). It really was very confronting but it made you realise that, despite believing we are true Christians, and trying our utmost best to live a Christian life, we fall miserably short of truly living our lives for God. It is something we must work at in so many ways every day, every hour, every minute of our lives. But I wouldn't have it any other way - He fills me up. My soul cringes when I think that, for so many years, I was without God in my life - how on earth did I ever survive??!!!!
In case anyone is interested in downloading the audio lessons for that bible study I mentioned, it is on Jim Berg's website .... https://www.jimberg.com/audio
So true Irene. Until my flesh takes on incorruptibility and immortality I need serious help, this is why I glory and boast in nothing. God gets it all. Til then, we travail in these earthly tents holding on to the down payment and to the Lord who provided it. God bless you.
That sure is a great, honest look at self evaluation. It is hard sometimes to be objective or look critically. But when we do, it allows Him to keep working in us. Interesting story about the group that you were working in. I’m so glad to have a group like this to fellowship in. And receive ideas and thoughts and share experiences and testimonies. Living right is pretty intentional when you make it the the main purpose of Christian living. Thanks so much for reaching out today and bless your week 😊
Justin... thanks for sharing your story!
You bet 😊
Father, I pray that You come for us soon in the rapture. I pray that I may be found worthy. Thank You Jesus, for loving me, for saving me, help me to follow You, all the way to Heaven, until I see You face to face. In Jesus Name, Amen.
If Jesus can include the thief on the cross Abigail into Paradise, you have nothing to worry about. Be blessed sister.
Often I do not know what to pray at night…don’t know what to ask the Lord, but thank Him for all He has provided. I run out of energy, loss of words…and then I remember the thief on the cross…“Remember me Lord in your Kingdom.”
I don't know what your opinion is on speaking in tongues is but I let loose when I'm at a loss for words. So many people get hung up on tongues and try to figure everything out on an adult level. Hold up, time out! I hearken back to having faith as a child and ask Dad to pick up where I lack. Speaking in tongues is awesome and I do it at work thru out my day. He is my sufficiency. He is yours as well. Be blessed my friend.
As Paul said, we’re all given special gifts and to use those. I once attended a church as a guest; a person there during service began speaking in tongues…I have to be honest…it scared me so much I had to bolt out of the church. It sounded as gibberish and other people were stunned as well, but did not seem to really bother them. I never thought much about speaking in tongues. I used to wonder why I did not; but later realized that was not my gift and to just let it go. I still am working on my own gifts, even those seem evasive at times.
I totally understand about “gifts.“ I did not know what my gifts were until earlier this year. Although I had been speaking in tongues for some time and operating in the gift of faith. It was a matter of Holy Spirit confirming with clarity that I had been operating in my gifts for a long time. You, too, might ask Holy Spirit to reveal to you what gift or gifts you have and realize that you also have been operating in them for some time.
Amen Terri!!!! Really exciting 💛
Hi FrancisJames Crisp… you are right. There is a “spiritual gift” of speaking in tongues and tongue interpretation. There’s also your “prayer language” and I believe that’s what Chris C is talking about. The Holy Spirit abides in us (lives in us) from the second of salvation. As followers of Jesus we are given another gift… like a present that we can ask for anytime. It’s called our prayer language. This is a special language for prayer between you and Jesus. The best news of all—Satan cannot understand a single word of it. It’s private between you & Jesus. You can ask for your prayer language anytime and the Holy Spirit will give you this gift. My husband’s story how he received his prayer language is beyond miraculous. A pastor prayed over me in a coffee shop and I received my prayer language. Also, my 2 older children too. This is so beautiful and like Chris said— when we don’t really know what to pray with words you can lift up your prayer language, and although you will have no idea what you’re saying Jesus knows every word. I hope that makes sense— I have a fantastic message from my MO pastor on prayer language if you’re interested in learning more. 💛💛
I agree Kari…even in the present time, and looking back in time at others who prayed fervently and eloquently, I would compare my “prayers” to others…thinking God definitely does not hear me. But it took time…finally realizing my gift does not need parameters, longevity et al to be heard. Fact is, I now know my verbal gibberish or meandering thoughts while in prayer don’t have to make sense to me; only to God. Knowing He “stitched” us from nothing, I know now that He knows. I don’t have to compare myself to others or berate myself when I ramble. Finally realizing the Holy Spirit teaches us not only to interpret the Bible but how to pray. Part of my finally understanding came from Pastor Adrian Rogers when he gave a sermon on prayer…that there were the three “D’s” regarding praying to God…prayers are of 3 types…Delivered-Delayed- Denied. Remembering these made me realize that even though I did not get an immediate answer from God, my rambling thoughts were heard and understood. As you said, Jesus “gets it”…loud and clear…He knows. I also realize I don’t have to keep saying or asking the same request, the same confession etc over and over and over. Just to ask once with sincerity and to thank Him.
Thank you for excellent words.
Oh please send! Me wants it! Me wants it!
No one "has" to speak in tongues. No one. We get to. Do you understand that? Too many people get freaked out about it. The holy ghost will give you a language, all you have to do is utter it. God will give you his presence to know. Be blessed.
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Amen! I’m glad I’m not the only one that experiences that! 🙏🏼
I don't know why people are so secret about it. I take that back. Yeah I do. Be blessed Terri.
Amen Chris!
Yes! God is worthy to be praised!
He so loves you Abigail!
Amen
My prayer also!
Abigail, you've been listening to my prayers... cuz I have one of those too! And especially about getting to see Him face to face.... Yesterday morning my sister in law passed (after a horrible battle with brain cancer) and I posted on FB she is looking face to face with our Savior, Lord Jesus!
Linda,
I’m sorry to hear of the earthly loss of your sister in law. But the actual reality is that now she is cancer free and in the presence (as you said) of our Heavenly Father.
Praise The Lord that she is now home with Jesus. ♥️🥰🤗
Amen. I agree with you Abigail.
Love you Linda and praying for your family. 💛
Sorry to hear of the loss of your SIL. I know you are looking forward to the reunion in heaven where you will see her again.
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Very nice Abigail! I’m believing in the same. Amen.
Awesome article! Happy Rosh Hashanah! Starts at sundown. Following is a clock to track Israel time.
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/israel/jerusalem
They used to look for the Cresent of the New Moon. Once 2 witnesses saw the first light, they went to the Sanhedrin to say they saw it. After some deliberation, the Sanhedrin would declare that day as the first day of the month and order the shofar to be blown to start the Feast.
What if it was a cloudy day and no one saw the moon?
Then they would declare the next day as the first day of the month.
It's literally the Feast that no one knows the day or hour that it begins!
It's also the New Moon Festival, the seventh New Moon from Nisan.
Paul says the New Moon Festival is a shadow of something to come! Very exciting two day every year this time.
gracias David :)
David I have one of those on the front page of my smart phone and I love it... I started checking it around 10am this morning!
Yes we are!
Ends at sundown on Tuesday in Israel. They are 8 hours ahead of CST. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/israel/jerusalem
Started last evening at sundown (USA).
Pretty certain God is going by Israel's time and not America's. :)
Thank you so much for this! I was laying in bed this morning being reminded of some really bad things, from years in my past and questioning my salvation - even though I’ve been forgiven and have completely changed from that time. And yes, I did recognize where those thoughts were coming from. Then I see this article! Thank you for such a timely message when I needed to be reminded of who I belong to. I love Jesus so much and can’t wait to hear that trumpet blow!
Lisa, thank you for being vulnerable in your post. I have been there, and still am sometimes, questioning my salvation for bad things in my past. You are right that satan is the accuser of the brethren (and sisthren :). Speaking to myself here. Of course he wants us to doubt. God bless you and thank you for sharing.
Blondie, I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see that nasty old Satan being thrown into the Lake of Fire for all of his eternity!
Amen, Linda!!
I go through the same thing all the time. I hate my past and what I’ve done, but it also shows his realness in my life that I’ve changed. I think our regret is definitely a sign of a changed heart. Just be careful that doesn’t turn into condemnation. Conviction and condemnation are two different things. You’re his Lisa.
I loved what you said Samantha about His realness in your life that has been changed!
Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
Yes, Samantha!! Thank you 🙏🏼
You know this is one of the best conversations I think I've ever had here at TP... I have really enjoyed what everyone has to say.. 🌹
Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
Linda, I agree with you 100%.
Hi Lisa, I’ve often find myself thinking about my salvation as well. Jesus promises us salvation to all that receive Him as Lord and Savior. And to continuously humble ourselves through prayer, forgiveness, and repentance. I try with all my heart and being to do exactly that, but yet sometimes I don’t feel like I’m being enough to glorify our Heavenly Father’s calling for our lives here on earth. It’s the feeling of lack of something that I’m not aware of that makes me think that I won’t be caught up on the day of the rapture. I guess what I’m trying to is that ‘you can never be too sure of yourself.’ If that makes any sense to you?
And I’ve often wondered that if God accepts me into Heaven, how will I ever be able to explain my wrong doings on Judgement Day. I know that I’ll feel a great deal of shame and regret within myself and by His Almighty presence and power I’ll be overcome by weakness and fall to my knees in tears and rendered speechless. I believe that it’s all too Great and Powerful for my human mind to fathom. In a glorious way!
Wendy that evil one from hell loves to torment all of us... I have to rebuke him all the time. James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
and verse 10. "humble yourselves before the Lord, an he will lift you up in honor"
Amen to that Linda! More than ever, on a daily basis I’m being attacked by Satan’s game of spiritual warfare attacks. I’m constantly on guard rebuking Satan’s presence in the name of Jesus. Living in this world today is a constant fight for our lives because of the majority of people who are being fooled into believing Satan’s disguised deceitful offer of a new fantasy world of joy, love and pleasure for whatever they desire and for whatever they wish for will be forever fulfilled. We need to remain solid and strong in the name of of our Lord Jesus.
Almost 11:32 on the East Coast. John and I took communion about a half hour ago, while watching the Western Wall on YouTube live!! We are waiting for the shofar to blow for the start of Rosh Hashanah!! We have our own shofar and will be blowing it as well!! Come LordJesus come, over the next 3 days!! But if not... as Daniel said, we will walk with You, in faith!! Happy Rosh Hashanah TP family!! We love you!! 🌻
Back at ya! :) Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-wwr4XH9G4
Thank you for sharing
Thank you Kris for sharing this...
We too have our Shofar at the ready!
“Yom Te-Rua”
Good morning ☀️
My prayer this morning is for all of you, and me. I’m praying that Jesus receive us to himself very very soon, but if not, we won’t be discouraged or hard hearted. Yes even more scoffing will come, but may we still stand firm in our faith and continue to edify the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I need you guys and your loving encouragement, I look forward to seeing all of your names pop up on here and I love the true candidness in which you share what’s on your heart.
Have a blessed Sunday 🦋
God Bless you Jimmy Evans and all your Guest speakers. I learn so much each time I listen or read your articles. This so convicted me! I have accepted Christ and try each day to live my life for him… one of my prayers is;
“Your will, Your way, my heart and my soul, everything that I think, that I say and that I do to be in complete alignment and always and only to glorify You.” Each day I fail and each next day I try… I will stay on His path, I will stay in His word, I will stay in His way and I will stay strong in my faith and His grace until He raptures us! All the Glory to God!
Love and Blessings,
Patty, what a beautiful testimony! God bless you!
Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
Thank you Jimmy. As I was reading through I know believe in Jesus as my savior, I know it is by faith alone and not works. But the one thing I struggle with is God’s love for others. I am always looking at myself- how I feel, what I need - this just leads to depression. I have confessed to God that I have so little love in my heart for others and asked that Holy Spirit show me how to turn my attention to others and to show me how to love them as God loves them. Praise God He doesn’t give up on us. He will complete what He started in us.
It's hard to look upon others with love sometimes. Especially people who are doing wrong!! But the point that you recognize it and are asking for help in that weakness I believe counts for alot!
We all fall short everyday. Jesus knew that. That's why he died for us. ❤️
Thank you for your encouraging spirit.
I agree Maggie. I’ve been having a difficult time with people that are against me because of my faith in Jesus.
They believe it’s their right to steal from me, harass me, and destroy my property. It’s wrong! It’s hurtful and painful to live with. I know that we are supposed to forgive no matter what. I pray to God every day for help me because I’m struggling with this situation.
I don’t want this to drive me into a major depression, but it’s easier said than to do. Especially when you’re feeling violated and very upset. I’m always rehearsing Jesus’s words on the cross, “Forgive them Father for they know not what they do.” It seems to lighten the burden though as I continue to pray, I’m asking God to help this means of intentional hate crimes to cease. The emotional stress of this has taken its toll and my physical health is severely suffering. I’m also praying for God to restore my health.
I know that God hears my prayers and feels my pain and will take hold of the enemy.
But God does all things in His own perfect timing. I believe that there’s always a reason and purpose as to why God brings us through difficulties.
God doesn’t burden us with more than what we are able to bear. During these times when we are feeling constantly defeated by the evil powers of this world it’s then that we have a hard time remaining strong and believing that God is there walking by our side... but He is...and I will remain patient.
Wendy I am so sad to hear what you are enduring. I will be praying with and for you.
Donna,
Thank you so much for reaching out to to pray with me and for me. Your reply filled my eyes with tears and my heart with comfort knowing that someone cares. The Bible says, when two or more gather in prayer and worship that it’s better than one. I’m constantly reaching out for prayer by phone to (Pat) and Gordon Robertson’s prayer team and Pastor’s John and Matt Hagee’s prayer team along with Pastor Jimmy Evans prayer group. I’ve been living alone for two years now. It’s a good feeling but yet a sad feeling. I was married for seventeen years.
The marriage ended in divorce. Later I was in a relationship (not married) with a devil’s advocate, (I say that respectfully) for nineteen years. Obviously that horrific learning experience ended.
Since two failures being in two long term relationships, I’ve decided that I’m better off alone. I’ve been dealing with this torment continuously for five years this December. I’ve been praying to God regularly for protection and deliverance from this evil gang. What this gang has been doing to me would make any person pray for God to ‘take’ them home to be with Him. I have had many times when I had wanted to give up and quit the fight. But I know that it’s not what God would want. God’s promises of His truth gives me the initiative to ‘stay in the ring’ and fight because He’s has given me that right of power by putting on the full armor of God every day. l will continue to pray and never give up. I rehearse this quote everyday many times over; For He who is in me is Greater than he who is of the world. And reading the book of Job helps me to carry on in faith believing that God hears my prayers and that He sees all things and He will deliver me from this evil torment. I understand that God only knows the perfect time for everything. I believe that constant prayer and praising God for all both good and bad and great or small and knowing that God is by my side every day will somebody lead to victory through God’s will. In Jesus name. Amen.
Wendy I am praying for you! That is quite a situation and I can imagine it's hard to endure when your home is supposed to be your safe place. You are in my prayers and I know God will make this right for you in the BEST way, because His way is always the best. Be safe Wendy!!!
I’m so very thankful for your prayers and support Maggie. God is watching, I know this definitely because of all the kind people that I follow on TP. I’ve also witnessed many situations where God has made His powers known to this gang by intervening at the exact moment and time when I was crying out for His help. He has been protecting my life from this gang in His supernatural miraculous ways. I know that there’s only one God that has the almighty power to prevent a life from being taken and that is our Almighty Heavenly Father. As I’m writing my eyes are filling with tears because our God is a very loving God and He does answer prayers. I’ve been praying to God for Him to bring the right (believers) people in my life. He is showing me that He is doing just that. I praise and thank God always! In Jesus name. Amen.
This is rich! Pastor Jimmy is hitting bullseyes! Hey tippers! We are one day closer than yesterday! He's coming back beloved quicker than I have ever known anything else! Stay encouraged and let's just make this platform Bible only. Lets let politics stay outside this place! Agreed? Love you guys! Hi Verna, Jessie, Blondie, Rachel, Jennifer, and and Donna,, Ester, David, Hello, and Somebody and Someone and the 2 other guys I alzheimered on. You know who you are! Yeah you Justin and Steve😊
beautiful!! yes...no more politics....lol We all love you Chris! :)
Beautiful Chris.... I just looked at Israel time and it's 6:18am.... Wonder what time Jesus gets up, hmmm 😉 I think it's past my bedtime... too much satire in this one. See you in the clouds!
Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
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Thanks so much for your input dear Chris
Happy Rosh Hashana!!!
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I think keeping politics outside is an awesome idea! Including no praying for certain government officials commentary... that can be done privately. It is hard to do sometimes when politically related topics are in our teacher's program or article. At the very least don't make it personal... state a fact/position without attacking someone or certain types/groups of people.
There's the rub right there David, when you state a fact about a certain person whether something good they have done or bad it's hard separating them from the certain letter club they belong to and then forever assigning evil or angel status to the person or party. I believe at this stage in and on our earth politics is a complete joke and farce. There's no human government solution outside of God. God is making sure of this. When Jesus takes the reign in the new millennium government will be on his shoulders, for he is the rock, the foundation the way government should have been ran from the very beginning with absolutely no scant trace of corruption anywhere. Oh what a mindblowing thing. I'm done. God rules!
yeppers :)
Yes...totally agree David. It seems to cause too much dissention between us all. Satans the enemy, not each other. And, we all love you too David! :)
Amen David, I scarcely even pay attention to the secular news anymore, I’ll stick with the precious pastors here!!
Happy FOT♥️
Checked my heart with each item on the list. ✅ I fail daily but I love Jesus deeply and pray each morning for Him to guide me closer to Him. I’m a work in progress.
My husband has been concerned about whether his father was a believer when he passed away a week ago. He received confirmation from his father. He came to him in a dream to say he was fine and then my husband physically felt his father patting him, as he always did when he was proud of him. My husband continued to feel the patting for a moment even after he awakened. Thanking Jesus for His gift of salvation!
What confirmation and a blessing your husband received! I have had a few of those times in my own life and will remember them always! God is sooooo good!
Our Lord is so incredibly good!
I'm so happy to hear this Chris! My autistic brother had a dream that our dad appeared to him wearing a white suit and said hi. He kept saying that dad was in the room with him and was surrounded by a white light. Even though my dad was saved when he passed away, it gave my handicap brother comfort. GBU
Thats beautiful Maggie! My youngest son was injured from the childhood vaccines (neurological issues) and then to add insult to injury, I followed the Drs instruction and allowed him to be put on a medication as a young teen (ADD meds which caused depression) which led to a prescription for prozac that put him in a manic state and then in a psychosis and then a dystonic state and a long hospitalization. (Some young brains cant handle the onslaught of metals and substances in these shots. ) Be careful parents! Yes,,,I no longer trust conventional medication, Anyhow, after we had him back at home he told me that there was a young girl that sat with him when he was in the hospital. He said the she was beautiful and looked like an angel. That gave me so much comfort knowing that Gods hand was on him when he was suffering so excruciatingly. It helped him get through a horrific experience. It made me believe in angels.
Just awful to hear Jessie. Yes I definitely agree with you that parents need to be aware of what is happening in their children lives at all times! Now more than ever! Their innocence is being invaded in all directions! It’s very sad to listen to the horrific atrocities that are being inflicted on innocent children. I pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to send His Heavenly angels to protect all the children who are being affected by the intrusion of corrupt minds of the worldly government views, beliefs, teachings and actions that are only made to destroy. I pray for a great recovery for your son’s health. God bless you and your family.
Jessie, I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your son. It won't be long before his body is restored to perfection. How wonderful is our Lord to show my brother the comforting dream and to allow him to feel the peaceful presence. And especially, to have an angel sit and comfort your son during such a very horrific time. I pray for healing and peace for your entire family. GBU
Thank you so much Maggie. You are always so thoughtful and kind and I love your common sense . It brings me a sense of peace that all of these people that didn't get a fair shake in life ( like your brother and my son and so many others) will have such an extraordinary life some day.
( Mathew 19:30 )"But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then."
My son Joshua knows that his brain is damaged, cant verbalize well but can write things on his Ipad that youd think come from a college graduate. To be honest, I have so much guilt for following the Dr's instruction. I blame myself for being so trusting. My grandfather was a Dr and I looked up to them and thought they knew what they were doing. I tell him that Jesus will come soon to take us to a life where he'll be healed , have friends, lots of dogs and a beautiful brown haired girlfriend. He's blonde but likes brunettes...lol
GBU Have a wonderful day!
Don't ever let evil win by thinking you are at fault. You are a loving mother who was just trying to do the right thing. God loves you and he knew that your son would have the life he is experiencing. He and my brother are equal to all of us.
Thank you Maggie. The guilt never completely goes away for me because I'm his mom and didn't protect him. ( even tho rationally I know its not truly my fault) However, you're right, it's the devils way of whispering in my ear to destroy my peace. And that's when I drink too much or emotionally check out for an evening. I'm trying to learn better ways of dealing with the stress. Ugh
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I’m so sorry about your son Jessie. That’s the reason one of my daughters doesn’t vaccinate, doesn’t do flu shots and doesn’t get a Covid shot.
Karen, Thanks for your nice response. 😊 That's SO good that she knows not to vaccinate. The healthiest kids these days are the unvaccinated ones. My entire family now takes almost zero meds, no flu shots or the experimental covid shots. If my daughter has a child, she's planning to not do the vaxs also. They've changed the dosages and metals in it so drastically since I was a child in the 60s. Things are drastically different now. Have a great evening! GBU 💙
Yes, you're right about how drastically things have changed. I am a 60's child also. No problems with vaccines back then until they started adding all the junk. I was shocked when my daughter showed me the list of vaccines they want to give children now adays vs when my children were young. It's at least 5 times as much if not more. God knows all the evil in the world and I sure hope He sends Jesus soon. GBU
Blessings to you too! 😊
love this !!
Pastor Jimmy, thank you for making this post shareable! We are praying for your energy & renewal of strength. I had the honor of being in-person at the Tipping Point event & XO Marriage in Austin. Haha I’m exhausted but feel sooo full of an abundance of comfort, wisdom, and excitement! We loved bed both events… y’all are on fire! 🔥 Happy Rosh Hashanah … Shana Tova TP family. Baking challah bread today and gathering w family & friends to celebrate the Feast of Trumpets. We just might be joining y’all too at Jesus’s wedding table! Like Jimmy said… if Jesus tarries, we still have a lot of work to do! Maranatha 🇮🇱🍎🍯🙌🏼🍎💛☁️🔜
Hey there Sister! We too are making some traditional items to celebrate FOT! I really hope to be at the table with all of you soon! Chase has not gotten the hang of the baby shofar that we received for the donation to Jewish Voice but he has been using his trumpet instead. 🇮🇱💕
Tell Chase I said Shana Tova!!! Love y’all
Excellent. Dear family please pray for LaRee she has chronic abdominal pain and doctors can not find out what is wrong. Lee is on a cocaine benge and he is self harming help please Jesus help. We are desperate. Thank you
Praying for you and your family. I believe the battles will be more fierce before Jesus returns. Hold onto Him even, if it’s by a thread. He honors our faith and trust in Him even but the size of a mustard seed.
You don’t have to look far to find us all there. I’m praying for all my spiritual family ♥️♥️♥️
Thank You Esther. God bless you.
Prayers for LaRee and Lee.
Praying for LaRee and for Lee now
Dear Father God I lift up Lee and LaRee? You alone know what is best for them what they need to repent and call on your name. I pray you supernaturally open their hearts to the truth that only you have the power to satisfy that it is you that they are looking for and need
In Jesus name amen
Wow Garden variety! That is a perfectly stated and inspiring prayer! Amen!
prayers for LaRee and Lee
Lare, I’m praying for you and your loved ones to be released from the unknown pain and self affliction anguish that is causing great suffering. In Jesus name, Amen.
Praying for LaRee and Lee🙏
I pray with you Lare, and I have always found when we are desperate is when Jesus shows up!
Come Lord Jesus, Come quickly
Thank you for your faithful teaching of the word of God. I was brought up Catholic and was saved when I was 23. Those verses you mentioned in Ephesians 2:8,9 spoke to my heart at that time and I put my trust in Jesus alone for my salvation. I had been baptized, confirmed, went to confession, said the rosary, heard the priest say after confession (do the best you can) and the Spirit of God revealed to me that was what Jesus did for me on the cross in dying in my place and for my sins that I could be saved by grace through faith and not by anything that I do. I praise His name for His amazing grace to me!!
beautiful Pat!
My Tipping Point family:
Please remember those in Florida in your prayers for safety for all and for all those who will encounter Ian this week. I have lived in SW Florida 26 years now and have weathered (no pun intended) two hurricanes; Charley in 2004 and 13 years later Irma in 2017, both Cat 4 storms. God's protection covered my family, neighbors and my husband and I. Cleanup was massive! Three more hurricanes crossed Florida in six weeks in 2004 (Frances, Ivan and Jeanne) and our name temporarily changed from the "Sunshine State" to the "Plywood State."
"Lord Jesus give wisdom and protection to all who will be impacted by Ian. If it be Your will send angels to the most vulnerable and please keep first responders from harm. Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy but Jesus came to bring life and life more abundantly!
JESUS BE LORD OF HURRICANE IAN!
Prayers. Safety and protection for them.🙏
Watching the weather channel tonight and praying for FL! 🙏🏽
Bless you Kari we sure need it! ❤️🙏
Carol, I will be praying for Gods protection to surround you and all people who will be affected by this terrible storm. I’m praying to God to please protect and provide for all people around the world who are suffering and struggling with the devastating impact of storms, fires, wars, violence, broken families, starvation, food shortages, lack of water supply, and people’s legal rights forcefully being taken away and protection for all the innocent children who are being misled! We need you Jesus! In Jesus Mighty name. Amen
Carol, do you still live there now?
I will be praying.
Thank you so much for this beautiful reminder from God’s Word.
This blessed me very much this morning and convicts me of things I need to work harder on & seek my sweet Lord Jesus more.
Praying for revival in America & worldwide.
God bless you.
Amen. Great comment Sheila.
I’m praying for the same.
Excellant message! Church must abide in Christ, crucifying the flesh and doing His will. Many will not be prepared for the persecution and martyrdom that is coming and will fall away (Matt. 24:9,10). Examine yourselves and be sure you are in the faith (2 Cor. 13:5). Follow the steps Jimmy has posted.
Give God the glory and praise His holy name. Halleluia!!!