Trusting in Sifting Sand, Psalm 62:5-8

Buddy laying on makeshift bed in the kitchen, keeping me company.

Sometimes I become keenly aware how dependent Buddy is upon me. He was lying next to me on my bed tonight while I was doing my Bible study, moving his legs and whimpering, caught in a dream. I realized that I am his only support and comfort in our new home in Arizona. If I don’t take good care of him, physically and emotionally, he is left without any comfort.

I’ve been distressed lately because of the rioting and blatant lies being spread by media personalities and politicians. I’ve been allowing it to affect my sleep. I’m not trusting God when I’ve worrying. Jesus clearly said in His Sermon On The Mount (Matthew 5:25-34) that His children don’t need to worry because He’s in control, cares about us and has our backs.

So I confessed my sin of wanting to be in control instead of trusting Him to work things out. He states that “all souls are Mine (Ezekiel 18:4)”, that “God is King over all the earth…God reigns over all the nations (Psalm 47:7-8)”, and is “far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named (Ephesians 1:27)”. He’s omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent.

I know all of this–and yet I still fret and worry.

My Bible study directed me to read Psalm 62 and then it hit me what my root problem is: I’m trusting in sources, other than God, to be my refuge and comfort.

“For my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken…God is a refuge for us.” King David, Psalm 62:5-8

Jesus warned about trusting anything in this world, that it was sifting sand. If a person’s life is built upon anything less than God and His Word will crumble when the strong wind and floods came against it. (Matthew 7:24-27)

I realized I was putting my hope on who does or does not win the next election, upon convincing my friends that they are deceived, on how many people are trusting in God or fighting to preserve our freedom, on encouragement from friends or fellow patriots–in people and not in God.

God does not change: He is “the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8)”. God is frequently referenced as a rock: immoveable, secure and strong. When I take comfort and refuge in Him, I can remain calm and steady in my emotions.

But when I am trusting in fickle and sinful humanity, who can be deceived by Satan or follow their lusts, I will never find secure ground to stand on, to find peace and rest and safety. The same crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with great joy on Sunday, only days later on Friday enthusiastically called for His death.

I’m struggling with this tonight but at least God helped me pinpoint the issue. He’s got my back: We’ll work through this together.

Hope you sleep well tonight.

Love from Dawn and Buddy

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We live in tough times. This year has not played out at all as I’d planned. It’s likely been tough for you too.

So where, or in whom, are you seeking your refuge?

God through Jesus Christ can give you a refuge to run to, because He cares for you. He encourages you to find comfort in Him (1 Peter 5:7).

But when you are not in fellowship with God, He does not guarantee to hear your prayers. We are all born separated from God, because Adam and Eve rejected God’s moral authority; therefore, all of their descendants are born spiritually dead. If you’re willing to accept Jesus as your Lord and His moral authority, as detailed in the Biblical scriptures, He comes into fellowship with you and accepts you into His kingdom as His beloved child.

You don’t do anything to earn salvation or fellowship with Him. You just need the humility to admit that you’re a sinner and accept His authority in your life. If you’re willing to do so, please pray the prayer below:

Dear Lord, I admit that I’ve sinned and done things that grieve your holiness. You love me and want the best for me and those around me. I accept that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, taking the punishment I deserve, because He loves me. He rose bodily from the grave, demonstrating that death cannot hold Him and that I too will be resurrected into eternal life. Please be my good Shepherd and give me life through the Holy Spirit. I don’t understand it all right now, but trust You to lead me and help me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you’ve prayed that prayer, congratulations. You’re a child of God. Please find a Bible-based church or Bible study to attend. If that’s not possible right now, these ministries are wonderful and will help you to grow in your faith till the pandemic is over: http://www.ltw.org, http://www.InTouchMinistries.org and http://www.BasicGospel.net

God bless you. May this be the beginning of a journey to bring hope and comfort into your life. But as you read in my blog, it’s a journey. Don’t get hard on yourself: only God is perfect. Change takes time, but God the Father through Christ and the Holy Spirit will be with you every step of the way.

Most People Are Fearful, Few Have Strong Faith, 1 Samuel 17:3-4, 24

Buddy sitting by the vacuum cleaner, wondering why I’m taking his photo.

Buddy is not afraid of the vacuum cleaner and often sits or stands in the way when I’m cleaning the rugs. He isn’t afraid of a buzz saw nor a blower or a jackhammer.

But he’s terrified of loud chirping birds.

It’s embarrassing.

When we’re walking and Buddy hears a loud chirp, he pulls in his tail, flattens his ears and tries to make a run for it back home.

I’ve no clue why as he obviously isn’t afraid of many loud or raucous noises. Something in his abusive past has made him irrationally afraid of loud chirps, even if the bird is small.

Most people have heard the story of David and Goliath, how a teenage boy slew a mighty giant. But did you know that Goliath taunted the army of Israel for 40 days? The army stood there, shaking in their greaves, listening and not taking action while their enemy taunted them and mocked God.

“The Philistines stood on the mountain on one side while Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with the valley between them. Then a champion came out from the armies of the Philistines named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span (9-11* feet tall)…When all the men of Israel saw the man, they fled from him and were greatly afraid.” 1 Samuel 17:3-4, 24

David arrived on the 40th day of inaction to visit his three older brothers, who had far less faith than their youngest brother. The first time David heard Goliath’s taunt, he told King Saul of Israel, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:32

King Saul became persuaded to permit David to fight Goliath. Seemingly fearless, David ran toward the giant and felled him with a sling and a stone.

Where did David’s courage originate from? His faith was not in himself, but in God; his focus was not on his own welfare, but on the honor of His God whom Goliath had insulted.

“Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, since he has taunted the armies of the living God…The Lord Who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of the Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:36-37

After David cut off Goliath’s head, proving that the giant was dead: “When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. The men of Israel and Judah arose and shouted and pursued the Philistines…” 1 Samuel 17:51-52

The faith of the Philistines was not in their gods, but in their champion. And although the Lord of Hosts, the Lord of Mighty Angel Armies, was the God of Israel, their faith was in their inactive King and their physical abilities.

It took a young man of great faith to finally mobilize the army to defeat their enemy. David’s faith was developed by spending considerable quality time with the Lord while pasturing his father’s flock.

During difficult times, we look around and ask, “Where are our leaders?” We see protestors burning buildings, looting and killing, churches being closed and Christians even being forbidden to sing and praise God, and wonder where people’s courage is. Few appear to be speaking out against it.

But it’s always been that way. Biblical history demonstrates that people with true courage were few; most of the people did not move in faith against their enemies but were either passive or cooperated.

Noah alone had the faith to follow God, building an ark to save his family from worldwide destruction (Genesis 6).

Only the prostitute Rahab welcomed the Jewish spies into the Promised Land (Joshua 2:4-7).

Only 3 men–Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego–refused to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue: All of the other Jewish exiles bowed down to the false god (Daniel 3).

Only Nehemiah, cupbearer for the Persian King Artaxerxes, had the courage to ask that the city of Jerusalem be rebuilt (Nehemiah 2:1-8).

Only 12 disciples followed Jesus after He spoke a difficult truth. All the others left Him (John 6:66).

Only the disciple John had the courage to stand at the Cross and look on while Christ died for the sins of the world. All the others had fled to hide themselves and Peter had denied knowing Jesus three times, even cursing as he did so.

So don’t be surprised when you look around and wonder where everyone’s courage is.

Because those with strong faith have always been in the minority.

And perhaps–ask yourself the question that I’ve asked myself: Maybe I need to be the hero that I demand someone else be?

“Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of Christ” Romans 10:17.

Love from Dawn and Buddy

*There is some dispute as to how many inches a cubit was: 18 or 21 inches.

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In our anti-God culture, it takes true courage to admit that you are struggling in life and need the Lord God’s help. We’re exhorted to either be self-sufficient or be dependent upon the government. But the truth is, we were all created to be dependent upon the Creator.

We are all born incomplete; We are created in God’s image, who is a Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We were created to reflect His triune nature: body, soul and spirit. But the Holy Spirit left the human race when Adam and Eve rebelled against His authority. As a result, all of their offspring are born bereft of the Holy Spirit. We all feel this emptiness inside and try to fill it with entertainment, shopping, booze, drugs, sex, food, etc but that hole can never be filled with worldly things and pleasure, but only by the Spirit of God.

Feeling empty? Like something is missing in your life? Congratulations! You recognize your need for God. If you’re willing to repent (ie. to change your mind) of being your own god, your own ruler, please pray the below:

Dear Father, I’ve rebelled against your laws and harmed myself and others. I want to repent of my sins and be born again. Please forgive my sins. I admit that I need God in my life. I may not fully understand right now, but I believe that Jesus is God in the flesh Who died for my sins on the Cross and rose bodily from the grave. I invite the Holy Spirit into my life to give me eternal life and to be my Shepherd and Guide.

Welcome to God’s family. Please start reading the Bible and get involved with a Bible-based church in your area or Bible study group. If you cannot leave your home, I recommend these three ministries: http://www.LTW.org, http://www.InTouch.org or http://www.BasicGospel.net. You can watch videos or listen to audio shows.

God bless you. See you in Heaven. Love, Dawn

Discouragement, Matthew 11:2-3

Buddy insisting on being the center of attention.

Poor Buddy. When I first moved everything out of storage, he had to navigate a sea of boxes. I hadn’t finished organizing when I had three guests arrive this past March, so all of the remaining “stuff” was stored on the staircase till my guests left and I could resume building furniture and putting things away. Once again, Buddy had to navigate a maze of boxes till my moving in project was completed.

For me, one of the most baffling stories in the New Testament concerns the prophet, John the Baptist. He identified the Messiah to the crowds gathered to be baptized at the river Jordan. He baptized Jesus, saw the Holy Spirit as a dove rest upon Christ, and even heard God the Father’s voice from heaven proclaiming “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:13-17) He even pointed out Christ to two of his disciples, one of whom was Andrew, a future apostle of Christ and Apostle Peter’s brother:

“John testified saying, ‘I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.’ Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’ The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.” John 1:34-37

Jesus, Himself, proclaimed that: “Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist!” Matthew 11:11

Yet, despite being the prophet who clearly knew that Jesus was the long awaited Messiah and pointed that fact out to the Jewish people, he still got discouraged when undergoing a difficult time. When he was imprisoned for criticizing King Herod for marrying his brother Philip’s wife, Herodias, he began to doubt himself and needed to confirm that Jesus really was the Messiah:

“Now John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, ‘Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?'” Matthew 11:2-3

Perhaps John began to doubt because he was reflecting on promises in Scripture about God’s deliverance for those who are imprisoned or oppressed. Perhaps he was thinking about the story of Joseph, one of the Jewish patriarchs, who was falsely imprisoned but eventually rose to power as second in command over Egypt behind Pharaoh. 

“For He looked down from His holy height; from Heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth,to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to set free those who were doomed to death…” Psalm 102:19-20

After being imprisoned for an extended period of time, he may have questioned his mission and God’s love for him.

I’ve heard many times from various ministers that Satan’s greatest weapon against us mortals is discouragement. If the greatest prophet ever born got discouraged, even when he clearly knew the truth, we certainly cannot get down on ourselves when we feel discouraged.

We look at the deterioration of our Western culture, the rejection of our Judeo-Christian heritage and civilization, and wonder if our prayers really matter, if our efforts to do good really matter, if our stand against evil really matters. We feel hopeless, as if Satan is winning and the only thing we can do is to hold onto the sled as our country slides down the hill into Hell and tyranny.

Suicide is on the rise, the ultimate surrender to discouragement.

DO NOT LISTEN TO SATAN!

YOU MATTER!

Every person who contributes good to our culture, MATTERS!

Every person who does not contribute to the chaos or disintegration of our Western culture, MATTERS!

Every person who encourages the discouraged, who strengthens the weak, who helps a person out of poverty, who helps organizations rescue animals and orphans and the distressed, MATTERS!

Everyone who takes a stand against evil, who stands in the gap through prayer, who creates beauty through various arts, MATTERS! 

You DO NOT need to be a SUPER CHRISTIAN to matter. You don’t have to live up to the high standards that others set. God has a mission especially tailored for you. You are His creation and through His design of your unique body and personality, you have a mission and purpose that ONLY YOU can fulfill. And no one else, other than GOD HIMSELF, has a right to tell you what that is.

“For we are all His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we should walk in them.” Apostle Paul, Ephesians 2:10

God loves you and designed you to serve Him and His purposes. Don’t listen to the enemy of our souls. You are made in the image of God and have intrinsic value and worth. No one has the right to take away what God has given you: infinite value.

Focusing on your blessings and praising and worshipping God can help banish discouragement. Satan hates hearing God praised.

And remember, if such a great moral leader as John the Baptist got discouraged, don’t despair if you feel discouraged at times. You’re human. Refocus on God’s love for you and remember He is always in control, even if it doesn’t look like it.

“The Lord has established His throne in the Heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all.” King David, Psalm 103:19

Blessings from Dawn and Buddy

PS. Please note my blog posts are not a substitute for professional counseling or medical treatment.

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I used to struggle with depression until I gave my life to Jesus Christ at age 28. Discovering that God is real and that He loves me deeply transformed my life. (Fortunately, I did not require medication for my lifelong depression. Changing my diet, by identifying foods I was allergic to and eliminating them, helped tremendously to prevent hypoglycemic attacks.) It doesn’t matter what kind of evil you have committed in the past, God through Jesus Christ will forgive you if you’re willing to acknowledge Him as your Lord and repent. Repent means to “change your mind”. You can change your mind about who truly has the right to control your life–your own moral choices or God the Creator–and begin to walk a new path.

“‘Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the Lord, ‘Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow, though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.'” Isaiah 1:18

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” King David, Psalm 103:12

If you’re willing to acknowledge Jesus as your Lord, please repeat the prayer below:

Dear Heavenly Father, I have sinned against you and done what is evil in Your sight. I acknowledge that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, who died on the Cross for my sins so that I don’t have to suffer Your wrath for my sin. I believe that Jesus rose bodily from the grave and now sits at Your right hand. I don’t understand much at all about the Christian faith, but I want to take that first step by admitting that I need you to enter my life, become my Good Shepherd and lead me in the “path of righteousness” (Psalm 23:3). I ask that you forgive my sins and invite the Holy Spirit into my life.

Thank you for forgiving and loving me.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

If you prayed this prayer with sincerity, welcome into the Kingdom of God. Please start reading the Bible, which is your soul food. And find Bible believing Christians to fellowship with, whether a Bible Study or a good church. If you’re stuck at home, I recommend these programs: http://www.InTouch.org, http://www.LTW.org and/or http://www.BasicGospel.net. Any of these three ministries will get you onto the right path.

God bless you. If we don’t meet in this lifetime, Buddy and I will see you in Heaven.

 

Never Alone, Even During the Lockdown, John 3:8

Buddy in the living room.

Many of us had our plans destroyed or delayed this year due to the COVID19 pandemic. Depending upon the circumstances, different states locked down their populations for varying lengths of time. Not too long after Buddy and I had settled into our new home in Arizona, the Governor issued a mandatory state at home order during the month of April. I suddenly found myself in a new state, divorced from any human contact, except via the phone or the rare occasion when I had to buy food. (Fortunately, I was stocked up on toilet paper due to the recent visit of multiple guests.) I was unable to develop the new relationships I was forming or to attend the new clubs I had joined.

My sole companion was Buddy. I was very grateful to have my furry pal and not be totally isolated from physical company.

Or was he my sole companion?

Many people make the mistake of believing that God, if He does exist, has no physical presence in, nor concern for, His creation. Even if people believe that Jesus did exist, and perhaps also that He was indeed God in the flesh come to visit us (Matthew 1:23), Jesus is only sitting up in Heaven now, waiting for the right time to return and reclaim His throne on earth.

But God does have a physical presence here on earth–NOW.

Jesus compared the Holy Spirit to the wind:

“The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8

We cannot see the wind, but we know it exists because we experience its effects: We feel it against our skin, see it blow things about and experience its mighty destructive power at times.

The Holy Spirit cannot be seen, but believers experience His presence.

When I was born again, after repenting of my sins and acknowledging Jesus as my Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit swept into my body to indwell me. Many persons have a powerful born again experience, but many others only gradually become aware of His presence. God knows what each of us needs to assist us in our walk with Him.

Often, when I praise God or tell Him that I love Him, I feel the Holy Spirit “embrace me”: I feel Him loving me back. Or at times I experience a surge of power when I’m weary that comes from deep within, not from my physical body.

Sadly, because of evolution or Liberal theology, teaching on the supernatural has been removed from many churches. As a result, many Christians and non-Christians are totally unaware that God’s indwelling presence and power is vital to the Christian experience.

(My blog was just interrupted by Buddy’s insistence that we go for a “walkie” in the desert heat.)

After His bodily resurrection from the grave following His crucifixion, Jesus emphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit for Christian living when He told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem:

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…” Acts 1:8 “You are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49

So if you are born again, you are never alone. The Holy Spirit indwells you, to give you power to live the Christian life, to be His witness, to bear fruit for His kingdom–and to encourage you and be your helper and companion.

God bless you, from Dawn and Buddy.

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And if you don’t have a Buddy in your own life, there is a great God Who is just waiting to be invited into your life, if you’re willing, to be your best friend.

“Behold, I (Jesus) stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.”–Revelation 3:20

Why not invite Jesus into your life tonight, to be your Lord and Shepherd?

 

 

Judgment Day: The Cure For Fear, Proverbs 24:19-20

Buddy with his cracker at his condo doorway.

Buddy and I moved to an older building without an elevator. Most often he hop skips down the steps on his own; if he is going too quickly, I let go of the leash as he doesn’t run off but scouts out the nearest bush. But he stands at the bottom of the staircase when he wants to return to our condo and waits for me to pick him up. Because he’s a middle-aged dog, I thought it was too hard for him to climb up that high; turns out, he runs up when he really wants to. He’s tricked me into carrying him up the staircase by feigning helplessness.

Unlike Buddy, who apparently is just spoiled, the truth is that we are all helpless to climb the staircase to Heaven on our own. We need someone to carry us up the stairs, Jesus Christ.

Now how does this relate to overcoming fear?

It seems like the demons of Hell are working against our Western culture and American society. Evil seems to prevail and it’s easy to lose heart. However, God doesn’t want us to be cowards but to stand up against evil (see blog post dated June 26, 2020, Proverbs 25:26).

God wants us to trust that He’s in control, even when the world around us seems to be spinning out of control.

“Do not fret because of evildoers…; for there will be no future for the evil man; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.” Proverbs 24:19-20, King Solomon of Israel/Judah

Those who reject the sacrifice of God’s son for their sins DO have to worry about Judgment Day.

“Then I saw a great white throne and Him Who sat upon it,…And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds…And if anyone’s name was not found in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:11-15

Like Buddy who trusts in me, his master, to carry him safely up the staircase and into his home, so we can trust that our living God will get us safely up the staircase to heaven and into our eternal home.

When a believer trusts in Jesus Christ alone for his/her salvation, they are clothed in the righteousness of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8). God has forgiven a believer’s sins and sees them as perfect in His sight, a child of God, accepted and loved. 

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory, blameless with great joy.” Jude 1:24

“As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (King David of Israel/Judah)

“And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach…” Colossians 1:21-22, Apostle Paul

Christian leaders who teach that Christians need to fear death because God will present a slideshow of all their sins are clearly contradicting the teachings of the Biblical Scripture. I believe they do this (consciously or not), because they do not trust the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit to lead and guide a believer (Ephesians 3:20), so they use fear to keep the flock under control. Their motive is good, trying to help believers be an example to a dying world and not conform to this world’s ungodly philosophies and teachings.

“Therefore there is now NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1, Apostle Paul, emphasis mine

Fear is not a lasting motivator. A real life example was when two journalists were captured by Isis; they were forced to convert to Islam as a condition of their release. Apparently they were convincing actors because they pretended to believe, but quickly recanted the moment they returned to safety. True believers don’t need a pastor to scare them into behaving because their hearts have been transformed by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19-20). Anyone who is born again is being led by the Spirit; if a believer is recalcitrant and stubbornly insists on disobeying God, God will discipline that Christian to help them return to “the path of righteousness for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3).

So the question is: Should you fear standing up against evil?

The wicked person is going to perish in the lake of fire. Unless you help them to recognize that they are evil and need repentance.

Or will you stand with God, Who will welcome you into a future too wonderful to even conceive?

Will you choose fear and cowardice–or fear of God and love for the unbeliever who needs to hear the gospel?

“But just as it is written, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and and which have not entered into the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.'” 1 Corinthians 2:9, Apostle Paul

If you live in America, have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday.

Love from God and Buddy

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If you’ve read the blog post above and realized that you are bound by fear because you haven’t come to faith in Christ, please know that Jesus can help relieve your fears. Now, everyone has a different experience when they become born again: some people are immediately delivered from bondage to whatever is enslaving them and some, like me, have to go through a gradual learning process to get free. So I cannot promise immediate relief from fear, if your life is presently characterized by it. But faith in Christ can remove the fear of death, for Jesus conquered death when He rose from the grave and promises eternal life to His disciples.

If you’d like to begin a journey into freedom, please pray the below.

Dear Lord God, I have offended you by sinning, by deciding right and wrong for myself. It has only given me a life of fear and inner emptiness. I want you to be my Lord and be my Great Shepherd. I want to follow you. Please forgive my sin. I believe that Jesus is the Christ, God in the Flesh (Matthew 1:23) and rose bodily from the grave. I invite the Holy Spirit into my life to give me a new heart that follows You. Thank you for hearing my prayer. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Please find a Bible-based church or Bible Study. Or if you’re confined at home right now, start reading the Bible. It’s best to begin with the first book of the New Testament, Matthew, because it’s easy to understand. There are also many godly ministries on the radio, TV and internet. I highly recommend Dr Charles Stanley’s ministry at http://www.Intouch.org, Dr Michael Youssef at http://www.ltw.org and Pastor Bob Christopher at http://www.BasicGospel.net.