The Occult Bot

1. Success is not achieved accidentally. It is a
systematic, deliberate process of deciding what you want to
do with your life, what you will do when you get there, and
what the steps are to get you where you want to be.

One of the most important aspects of success is the ability
to visualize your path and stay focused on your goal until
you reach it.

2. The sooner you envision your dreams and develop a plan
to turn them into reality, the faster you will accomplish
your goals. Mental pictures are a mechanism to lead you
down the path of true independence and motivation.

Procrastination is a self-defeating behavior that develops
in part due to low self-esteem and fear of failure. Your
imagination is like a preview of your future.

If you don’t use your imagination your life will remain
mundane and unfulfilling.

3. Overcoming procrastination is the first step in helping
you create the lifestyle you desire. You must change the
habits and behaviors that led you to procrastinate in the
first place.

Change is a slow process so be sure to reward yourself
along the way for small achievements.

Instead of focusing on the difficulty of a large task,
break it into smaller jobs and create a timeline for
finishing them.

4. Several small jobs done over time are much more
manageable that one large task with no end in sight.

You’ll be astonished at how much you can get done if you
concentrate on one thing at a time instead of cluttering
your mind with multiple tasks.

Try tackling the more undesirable tasks early in the day so
that by afternoon you can pursue more pleasant activities.

5. Relieve yourself of the pressure created by clutter in
your office or home. Develop a filing system, rid yourself
of unnecessary papers, and give yourself an organized place
to work.

When you exercise self-discipline in your surroundings as
well as your behaviors, you will make major strides in
accomplishing your goals in a shorter period of time.

No matter what is happening around you, keep your mind
focused on the reward you’ll receive by reaching your goals.

6. If people or outside forces distract you, use the power
of the human mind to block out what impedes your progress
and concentrate solely on the task at hand.

You will make remarkable progress by refusing to let others
alter the path you have chosen.

Overcoming procrastination and staying motivated is the way
to lifetime success and happiness. You’ll achieve your
goals rapidly when you stay focused on your destination and
the rewards that will follow.

7. Review your habits and way of thinking to determine what
you are visualizing most of the time. If your visions do
not lead you in the direction of accomplishing your goals,
then you must change them.

Discipline yourself to concentrate on your goals the
majority of the time, and if you stray from the path, get
promptly back on.

Imagine what the rewards will be when you finally reach
your destination and keep that thought foremost in your
mind.

Procrastination is of no use to you in your quest to
fulfill your dreams. Lose those old habits and replace
them with habits that lead to self-motivation and control
over your life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a
very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and
sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
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FIRST LOVE RECOVERY MINISTRIES

THE FATUM BANK

2 Peter 1:3-4(KJV)
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”
There is only one bank that outclasses all others, because it contains all kinds of precious, priceless, and unlimited resources needed for the fulfillment of destiny throughout all generations of humanity.
It is called ‘the Fatum Bank’.
It is not affected by the world leading stock markets or the price of oil!
It is impenetrable to the dark world of crime.
It is free from all kinds of bankruptcy or fraud.
It cannot be manipulated by any human person or organisation.
It cannot be accessed by human wisdom, might, or riches (Jer.9:23).
It never has staff shortages or labour strikes!
Its offices are open anywhere in the world 24/7.
It shows no discrimination against any age, sex, nation, race, or ethnic group (James 1:17).
Its credentials are certainly awesome!
Who owns this incredible bank?
‘The Fatum Bank’ is by God, in God, and for God (Col.1:16-18).
It not only has current accounts from which resources can be drawn,but it also has deposit accounts into which treasures can be laid up(Matt.6:20).
It has more than enough room available for every person born under the sun to have all types of accounts.
It even offers outstanding properties to all account holders (John 14:1-3)!
‘Fatum’ is one of the Latin words for the English word ‘Destiny’.
The treasures in any current account of ‘the Fatum Bank’ are ‘the riches of God’s grace’:
Eph.1:7(KJV)
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
It is only by God’s grace that anyone can become a customer of ‘the Fatum Bank’:
Eph.2:8(KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
It takes God’s grace to be what God has destined one to be:
1 Cor.15:10(KJV)
“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
It is by faith in God and his word that one receives his grace.
The subject of faith and its connection with destiny has been discussed in both ‘Rhema Island’ and ‘The precious coin’.
The issue of God’s word is highlighted in ‘Seedtime and harvest’.
The treasures are also called ‘the unsearchable riches of Christ’:
Eph.3:8(KJV)
“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;”
These treasures are available only in Christ;and to anyone in Christ:
2 Cor.5:17(KJV)
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
In Christ are hidden the riches of wisdom and knowledge:
Col.2:3(KJV)
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Wisdom is essential in the fulfillment of destiny:
Prov.4:7(KJV)
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
The subject of wisdom has been clearly analysed in ‘Smartville’.
It is closely linked with knowledge and understanding:
Prov.2:6(KJV)
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
The treasures are also called ‘the riches of his glory’:
Eph.3:16(KJV)
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
God’s glory is also connected to divine destiny as proclaimed in ‘Gloryland’.
Above all,the greatest treasure available to every customer in ‘the Fatum Bank’ is God himself:
Genesis 15:1(KJV)
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
The benefit of God as one’s shield against the enemies of one’s destiny has been discussed in ‘The viral war’.

In conclusion,every reader is solemnly invited to join the clientele of ‘the Fatum Bank’ today-without further delay!!!

1 Cor.3:21-23(KJV)
“Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your’s;”
“Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your’s;”
“And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.”

About the Author

British-born Nigerian Christian writer living and working in London,UK with website:www.firstloveministries.org.uk

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Revelations a Study. section 4. In section 4, we will see a lot of symbolism. Section 4. Chapters 6:1 thru 7:1. The Lamb {Jesus the Christ} opening the seals, only 6 seals are opened in this section.
The first seal. The White Horse. Rev 6:2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.Rev. 6:2 is not speaking of Jesus but of the antichristian elements. This is the same as the other three horsemen. If you noticed in Rev.6:2 we see a rider with a BOW. In scripture Jesus is never described as haveing a bow but only a sword. The second thing we see here is “a crown was given unto him” this designates that the rider before was never in power untill it was granted him. The second Seal. The Red Horse. Rev 6:4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. This verse again does not speek of Jesus. This line speakes for itself as not being Jesus.”power was given to him” Jesus is power and has no need to be given it. This next verse shows, war and hatred amoung mankind, the word sword designates war. The ability to make war was given unto him.”to take peace from the earth, that they should kill one another, was given unto him a great sword.” The third Seal.The Black Horse. Rev 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. [A measure: "The word choenix signifieth a measure containing one wine-quart and the twelfth part of a quart."] The Black Horseman is a prelude to the pale horse. In verse 6:6 we see the phrase,”hurt not the oil and the wine.” This is the main stapel of Israel.
“A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny” Food at this time will cost a days wages. The word Penny, designates wages. “wheat & barley” designates materials that are used in makeing bread but here they also designate food.
The fourth Seal. The Pale Horse. The word “pale” signifies death.
Rev 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Hab 2:5 Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:. Reference.Eze_5:15-17, Eze_14:13-21. In this phrase we see 2 spiritual beings. “power was given unto them”
“the fourth part of the earth’ “25 %” will fall by starvation, war and beasts. Those that have refused God. “Hell followed with him.” Destination.
Rev 6:9 thru 6:11 is speaking of those who were marytered then and now and thoses to come. Today there are many that are being killed for their testimony of Jesus. Day after day I recieve mail telling of Christians being killed for passing out Bibles or witnessing about Jesus. Prophecy is being fulfilled. Rev 6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: This phrase is future prophecy.”until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.” Reference. Rev_7:14, Rev_13:15, Rev_17:6; Mat_10:21, Mat_23:34, Mat_23:35; Joh_16:2; Heb_11:40. Those awaiting Justice.”How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?”
Isa 26:21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. Isa 29:6 Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire.
The sixth Seal.The great day of Wrath Rev 6:17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; the stars of heaven fell unto the earth mountain and island were moved
These are literial; A great earthquake; The sun becomeing black,The moon becomeing as blood; mountains and islands are moved, the heaven departs as a scroll.
Rev 6:13 “And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth.” Stars = Fallen angels, being removed from the third heavan. Reverences;Eze_32:7; Dan_8:10.
Rev 6:15 Showes that there is no diference between man in the eyes of God. end section 4.

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Subj: FW: guest book note

From: ***jerusalem.muni.il

To: dbenariel

Dear Mr Ben-Ariel,

In Jerusalem, religious sites are supervised by the relevant religious authority. Fot this reason, the Temple Mount, which is now covered by Muslim sites, is under the control of the WAQF. Only Islamic prayers are permitted as a result – just as Moslem and Christian prayers would be inappropriate at a Jewish site. The matter of visits to the Temple Mount by adherents of other religions than Islam is under review by the Israeli Government.

I would like to point out that your use of the word Nazi as a generic term for authoritarianism cheapens the Holocaust and the unparralleled experiences of those who went through it at the hands of the real Nazis. I am quite sure that, however unpleasant you found your treatment at the hands of the Arab guards of the Temple Mount, it bears absolutely no relation to the treatment of the Nazis towards their victims.

Mori Glaser (Ms)

Deputy International Affairs Advisor to the Mayor of Jerusalem

—–Original Message—–

From: David Ben-Ariel

To: ****

Subject: guest book note

Christian prayer forbidden on Temple Mount

Why does Israel permit militant Muslims to continue to occupy Judaism’s holiest site: the Temple Mount? Why are Christian-Zionists and Jews ILLEGALLY forbidden to pray upon the Temple Mount by Arab-Nazi guards? I was quietly reading my Bible once upon the Temple Mount and was taken away, into protective custody! Why not REMOVE THE THREAT? Where’s the “freedom of access” Israel promises?

MY RESPONSE:

Dear Ms. Glaser,

Toda raba for promptly responding to my legitimate concerns about verboten Jewish and Christian prayers upon the judenrein Temple Mount. Please understand that my use of the term Nazi was on purpose considering how I was rudely treated by the Arab fascists and witnessed the ugly face of their militant Muslim mentality that easily morphs into Hitler’s henchmen: “When the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem visited Hitler on November 30, 1941, he told him the German Reich was “admired by the whole Arab world.” “The Arabs were Germany’s friends because they have the same enemies as had Germany, namely the English, the Jews and the Communists.” (Documents on German Foreign Policy publicized by the Philadelphia Trumpet magazine, May 2003/www.thetrumpet.com).

Please understand, therefore, that it is not I who take this serious matter lightly, but those kapos of compromise, those Jewish accomplices to Muslim occupation of Judaism’s holiest site! They are the guilty ones who have foolishly forgotten or purposely ignored this history and “cheapened the holocaust and unparalleled experiences of those who went through it at the hands of the real Nazis.” The thoughts and actions of the terrorist Wakf are those of “real Nazis.”

It’s past time the Nazi occupation of the Temple Mount come “under review.” I am a witness to their sinful crimes (they’ve broken both Israeli and biblical law) and testify against them. May Israel soon give them das boot!

About The Author

David Ben-Ariel, an American author who has travelled widely and who has lived throughout Israel, shares a special focus on the Middle East and great interest in Jerusalem, reflected in hard-hitting articles that help others improve their understanding of that troubled region. Check out www.benariel.com.

davidbenariel@famvid.com

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~ Profiteering by Catholics and Evangelicals has reached unbelievable depths…Jesus, once again, must throw the modern-day money changers from the Temple!

MAKE NOT MY FATHER’S HOUSE A HOUSE OF MERCHANDISE!

(John 2:16b)

By Doug Krieger

MERCHANDISING THE WORD OF GOD JUST GOT WORSE!

Just when you thought that the depths of “evangelical ministries and churches” seeking after filthy lucre and the “mammon of unrighteousness” could not get any more ostentatiouswe’re hit with the recent LA Times articles on the financial excesses of the Trinity Broadcasting Networkthe world’s largest evangelical programming network!

Nothing like having the “world” hang out your dirty underwear for all to see and scorn. WHY IS IT THAT THE WORLD MUST SIT AS JUDGE AND JURY TO PRONOUNCE OUR INTENTIONS ARE WRETCHEDLY DEFILED BY THE GOD OF MAMMON? The Bible declares: “For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?” (I Peter 4:17)

JOHN REVEALS WHAT GOD IS AFTER TODAY!

Now, you thought that Jesus tossed out the “money changers” from the Temple in Jerusalem just prior to His crucifixionand, actually, you’re right. Shortly after His “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem (Matthew 21), He entered the Temple (Matthew 21:12-13) and declared while overturning the tables of the money changers, that they had made it a “den of thieves.” Then, he visited Bethany (Matthew 21:17); gave parables and the “Olivet Discourse” (Matthew 21:28-25:46); and then the Passover and the ultimate crucifixionall within a matter of days (Matthew 26:1-27:56)!

So, how is it that in John’s Gospel (at the very beginning of His three-plus-years’ ministry), immediately following the account of His first miracle at the “Wedding of Cana of Galilee,” John records: “He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple . . . poured out the changers’ money and overturned the tables . . . and He said to those who sold doves, ‘Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” (John 2:15-16)? Note: This “appears” out of chronological order by some three years! But some commentators allege that Jesus literally accomplished this fete TWICEat the beginning and at the end of His ministrymaking the issue all the more significant!

John’s “accounting” is, however, “spiritually-designed” to convey to us Christ as our Life:

“And truly Jesus did many other signs (i.e., “miracles”) in the presence of His disciples which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.”

John presents Christ as the Son of GodOUR LIFE! As our Life, He pours Himself as the NEW WINE into empty human vessels. He is our true enjoymentthe One Who fills us; Who changes the “water into wine” (the transforming power of His Life) to create, through His Divine Life, His “Ultimate Intention” – THE BRIDE OF CHRIST! In John’s first miraculous accounting, performed by the Son of God, He immediately sets forth why He has come to the earth as our Lifethe setting is altogether too clear: His Life will “bring forth” the Bride of ChristHe is our BridegroomHe is looking for a Bridewe are that Bride!

BUTJohn immediately brings us to the Temple and the money changers? Why? Because, although He is desirous for a Bride, there is a huge problemthe Temple of God (which, again, is a type of God’s “Ultimate Intention” and/or a picture of His Habitation (II Corinthians 6:16)) is abused and has become a “den of thieves” – IT MUST BE PURGED! For the Son of God, Who has revealed in John’s Gospel His desire for a Bridemust “cleanse” His Temple and make it a “house of prayer for all peoples.”

FALSE PROPHETS MAKE MERCHANDISE OF YOU!

The unsuspecting members of the Jewish Diaspora scattered throughout the Roman World came to Jerusalem to offer their sacrifice. They entered the Temple of Jesus’ time and were provided a “much-needed” service in the conversion of their foreign currency into shekels, in order to purchase their particular sacrifice (be it a dove, etc.).

Eventually, however, these “services” evolved into nothing more than ripping off the people of God”a den of thieves.” The Apostle Peter speaks of these very same thieves in the Church who afflicted the Church; to wit:

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily (“privately” or “secretly”) shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words (Lit., “well-turned words” – i.e., “spin”) MAKE MERCHANDISE OF YOU; whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not” (II Peter 2:1-3) (Emphasis, DWK).

Indeed, how clever are these modern-day Church thieves? In essence these “evangelical money changers,” with their “pernicious ways” and their modern-day “spin” of seductive, well-turned wordsprey as much upon those who have come to offer their sacrifices within the Temple of God as the thieves of yesteryear who were driven out of the Temple, had their tables upturned, and their money bags EMPTIED by the Son of God! MAKE NOT MY FATHER’S HOUSE A HOUSE OF MERCHANDISE!

Please review our chapter in UNSEALING THE END OF DAYS entitled: Chapter 10, Part 2, “Take These Things Away! Do Not Make My Father’s House a House of Merchandise!” (John 2:16).

MAKING MERCHANDISE OF GOD’S PEOPLE – THE CROUCHES

On September 19, 2004 a series of articles appeared in the Los Angeles Times entitled THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL with a byline: Pastor’s Empire Built on Acts of Faith, and Cash . . . The top Christian broadcaster’s steady plea for money funds growthand a life of luxury for Paul Crouch and his wife, by William Lobdell, Times Staff Writeralso, Times staff writer Scott Martelle assisted in the Times piece. The Times articles also exposed an illicit affair allegedly committed by Crouch and the hush money that went with the cover-up!

Nearly 18 months have passed since I wrote a series of articles decrying the extravagant methodologies by today’s “evangelical charlatans” and entrepreneurs who continue to both harass and fleece the people of Godit is relentless and unabated; frankly, without precedence since the days of selling Papal Indulgences by Johann Tetzel, who sold the Grace of God to multitudes of the faithful in order to build St. Peters Basilica and the splendors of Vatican City.

What is it about these “den of thieves” that demand such ostentatious settings for their views below of the vulnerable they bilk? The extravagance of the Evangelical Empire of the Crouches literally, and this is hard to fathom, that of the Vatican’s!

Yes, this makes for some interesting comparisons. According to the LA Times’ article, TBN’s latest 2002 balance sheet lists their net assets at $583 million, including $238 million in Treasury bonds and other government securities and a mere $31 million in cashalong with 400 employees.

Now, the Vatican stats are exceedingly skewed due to their priceless art treasures which are incalculable; however, a TIDINGS ON LINE article by John Thavis, the Rome bureau chief for Catholic News Service on July 16, 2004 wrote an article entitled: Amid diocesan financial crises, Vatican has own problemsto wit:

“The Vatican’s net worth is difficult to gauge, but has been estimated at close to $1 billion.”

Trinity Christian Center International, located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, with its elaborate sets, and adjacent gated development in which Trinity Broadcasting Network owns 11 homes, along with residences in Texas, Tennessee and Ohioalong with extravagant homes owned by the Crouches in nearby Newport Beach (adjacent photo recently on the market for $8 million), demonstrates, according to the “Gospel of Prosperity” God’s blessing upon TBN’s ministry.

St. Peter’s Basilica took nearly 100 years to complete (1626 AD); meanwhile the Vatican Papal Residence (i.e., The Apostolic Palace) and gardens, along with scores of similar residences, dwarfs anything the Crouches could envisionbut, given time, who knows what will suffice them

PLEADING OR PREYING UPON THE PEOPLE OF GOD

The LA Times article revealed an amazing amalgamation of unprecedented wealth heaped up by the Crouchesthe likes of which staggers the imagination of, I am sure, even one Donald Trump. No, it’s not akin to a Bill Gatesbut given time, look out!

Paul Crouch peers into the camera and proclaims the need for $8 million in order to spread the Good News throughout the Indian subcontinent. Viewers were/are encouraged to give $1,000 each as a pledgeeven if they don’t have it to givebut to take a “step of faith”* and make the pledge for the “Lord would repay them many times over!” (*Note: Quote marks are derived from the LA Times series.)

The outrageous appeal for such funds for the “spread of the Gospel in India” upon some 8,700 television stations was not a matter of “additional funding needs” because: “TBN was not short on cash. In fact, it could have paid for the India expansion out of the interest on its investment portfolio. But at TBN, the appeals for money never stopnor does the flow of contributions.

Did somebody say “success?” Well, if you think success can be compared to the likes of Ted Turner, listen to how the world compares such “success” -

“Much as Ted Turner did for TV news, the Crouches have created a global infrastructure for religious broadcasting. But that is just one element in their success. Another is a doctrine called the ‘prosperity gospel,’ which promises worshipers that God will shower them with material blessings if they sacrifice to spread His Word.”

But “success” has its downside:

“The network, little known outside fundamentalist Christian circles, was buffeted by unwanted publicity last week, when The Times reported that Crouch had paid a former employee $425,000 to keep silent about an alleged homosexual tryst.

“WHEN YOU GIVE TO GOD . . . YOU’RE SIMPLY LOANING TO THE LORD AND HE GIVES IT RIGHT ON BACK!”

TBN has no advertisingyet it generates more than $170 million a year in revenuesits viewers contribute two-thirds of that money! Do you want to know what you’re paying for? Take a gander:

“Paul, 70, collects a $403,700 salary as TBN’s chairman and president; Jan, 67, is paid $361,000 as vice president and director of programming. Those are the highest salaries paid by any of the 12 major religious nonprofits whose finances are tracked by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.”

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A prophet is to be proclaiming things heard from God. Whenever God speaks, scripture supports it … though probably not where someone points, “Thus saith the Lord,” stealing God’s words (running when He didn’t send them).

Prophets guide people through their wilderness. You will know them by their fruit, as God reserves spiritual gifts for those who have the heart for it.

Within the Bible is God’s definition for most every word of significance given in scripture. God is His own best commentator. Teachers forgot to teach themselves.

If you are really interested in God’s intent, ask Him. Search the scriptures. If you seek God, with your whole heart, He will reveal himself to you. And when His Spirit writes the words upon your heart (which is the truth, as He cannot lie), you will come to ‘know’ God in newfound ways. The words of His mouth are our necessary food.

Some teach, if you pick just one verse, you are taking it out of context. How, on earth could you have taken it out of context if God spoke it to your heart? However God speaks to your need, that word is infallible. Though, it might be true if you are selecting a verse to support your thinking (telling God what He believes).

Scripture instructs us to compare spiritual things with spiritual things, rightly dividing the words of truth. Deliberately written so the lost would not understand it, you will find the real truths in the hidden parts; as God reveals them to you.

Additionally, when someone speaks in the Spirit, touching your spirit, you can believe God; knowing He dwells within them and you.

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Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In addition, she founded and maintains the e-mail ministries “Heavenly Inspirations” http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and “Share a Smile” http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/. Joyce’s writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other.

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I was just talking with a friend today who was struggling with an eating disorder. She as telling me that as a kid, she was around a lot of people who had some problems Her mom was a counselor, and so she knew about what was going on with all these people. She got to the point that she cared about them so much that she felt helpless to do anything, and that is when her Anorexia Nervosa began. She just needed an area of her life that she felt like she could take some power over it, and control the situation.

Some people get a little confused when you talk about eating disorders. When there are people who are ignorant, they will just say to tell the person with the disorder to start eating food. What most people do not realize is that people with Anorexia Nervosa do not have an eating problem, they have a control problem. There has been something in their life that went spiraling out of control, and they became the victim of it. In order to regain control somehow, they stop eating. Sometimes it has something to do with weight, but rarely is it just about eating.

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