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What Do I Owe?

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Just a quick good morning for now. Perhaps I will be back later today — but that’s not a promise. :)

It is wild at the Thompson house these days – new flooring in the process – my beloved is doing a great job but he still has a full-time job too. Need I say more???

I am being political today — imagine that! So I am sending you over to

KAT’s MEOWS

for a look at the Alabama Amendments on our Ballot tomorrow. A couple of these Amendments are almost as important to our future here in Alabama as our Presidential choice. 

Mark 12:King James Version (KJV)

. . . bring me a penny, that I may see it.

16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s.

17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

via Mark 12 KJV – And he began to speak unto them by – Bible Gateway.

 

Genesis 1:27 King James Version (KJV)

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

via Genesis 1:27 KJV – So God created man in his own image, in – Bible Gateway.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 King James Version (KJV)

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

via Ecclesiastes 12:13 KJV – Let us hear the conclusion of the whole – Bible Gateway.

What do I owe GOD? Obviously, I owe Him  — Me.  And you owe Him — you.

Matthew 17:27 King James Version (KJV)

27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

via Matthew 17:27 KJV – Notwithstanding, lest we should offend – Bible Gateway.

What do I owe the Government? Obviously, taxes. And when we owe, we are obligated by our DADDY GOD to pay them.  So I’m voting to keep those taxes lower! How about you??

1 Peter 2:13-15 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether it be to the king as supreme,

14 or unto governors as unto those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do well.

15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men”

via 1 Peter 2:13-15 KJ21 – Submit yourselves to every ordinance of – Bible Gateway.

And the Laws of the Land? I owe obedience to those too (as long as they do not conflict with HOLY SCRIPTURE). 

And there you have it! It’s too late to register but if you are registered DO NOT FAIL to vote. Especially if you plan to VOTE THE SCRIPTURES!

ABBA, You know my heart about all this; You know my hopes and desires here; I trust You with it all in JESUS name. And I renew my petitions for the revealing of Truth and the exposing of lies and hypocrisies not only in Government but in we the people. I pray for mercy, ABBA, for America. I pray for peace for Israel. For the subduing of all Israel’s enemies and now, ABBA, I pray for the subduing of America’s enemies as well – foreign and domestic. And, ABBA, for each and every person who comes here to read and pray, I pray each of us will obey Your WORD and give You ourselves in worship and making You known to the World. 

Joy to you,

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Many – A Little Bits

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Thank you to many friends who through various social medias have sent us heart warming condolences.  We appreciate you so much! We are comforted. Jerry’s request is for composure as he returns to the office today. Walking from the back door to the car door was not without tears for the both of us this morning.

Susie was special. She is still teaching us even now.

Yesterday we said Life is Fragile. If you missed the post click HERE. And it is. And none of us get out of this life unscathed by grief. And when grief comes it brings gifts. Gifts of memories, reflections and encouragement. It encourages us to seize opportunities to be a little kinder. A little more thoughtful. And slow down just a little bit more. There were a few times, not many, but still too many, that I rushed past Susie either to get to the truck or in the house without saying hello to her and giving her a pat on the head.

She was so smart. Outspoken. She knew what she wanted and she was not shy in asking. Why do I say that? Glad you asked. You see weekends were often outside work days for Jerry. Susie watched from the backyard. Often I’d step outside to lend a hand or watch too; and when I did Susie would notice. She’d wait a moment or two and then she would bark, looking square at me. That was her outspoken request. Come pat me. And I would. And she’d be satisfied. And I was blessed to be so loved by such a smart and loving creation.

Oh to be like Susie. To know our own needs and desires. To make them know to our MASTER and be content with what HE gives. And to know HE was blessed by His smart and loving creation.

Philippians 4:6 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

via Phil 4:6 NASB – Be anxious for nothing, but in – Bible Gateway.

Regrets? Yes. But refusing guilt. And embracing good memories, reflections, and encouragement.

Perhaps there is a friend, canine or human, that you might not rush pass today. Perhaps there is a need to lay before our DADDY GOD and when HE responds, be content.

Joy to you,

Christian Living, Giving Thanks

Happy

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Thursday morning my Friends.

All is not right with the world BUT ABBA is on His Throne!

So that means we have means and reasons to rejoice!

12 And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

via Acts 12 NASB – Peter’s Arrest and Deliverance – Now – Bible Gateway.

gathered together and were praying.
One of the greatest joys of being a Christian.
You don’t believe me?
Get you a prayer partner and find out!

Via mobile phone, even works!!

Praying and Praising.

We are accountable,

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Permission To Speak

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Permission to Speak Freely. I understand it is a military term spoken to a Superior Officer for leave to be candid with said Officer.  (Please correct me if I am wrong.)

I believe there is a Sect of People with such an attitude (a belief system) toward Christians, and I might add, only Christians. To all others such demand is not applied.

I have some good news! We have Permission to Speak Freely from the HIGHEST AUTHORITY in the Universe. Actually more than Permission; rather a privilege and a command.

8 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.
9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders.
10 Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.

via I chron 16 NASB – A Tent for the Ark – And they brought – Bible Gateway.

4 And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.”
5 Praise the Lord in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.

via Is 12 NASB – Thanksgiving Expressed – Then you will – Bible Gateway.

1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.
2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.
3 Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.

via Ps 105 NASB – The LORD’S Wonderful Works in Behalf – Bible Gateway.

Allow me to call your attention to

MAKE KNOWN HIS DEED AMONG THE PEOPLES.
SPEAK OF ALL HIS WONDERS

Make known His deeds among the peoples;
Make them remember that His name is exalted.”

Let this be known throughout the earth.

We have permission to speak without apology and without PERMISSION from ‘Man’.  Our Father has NOT called us to arrogance. He has NOT called us to obnoxious-ness. He has NOT called us to offensiveness. Albeit to the unrepentant and unbelieving our message and our commission may be offensive; even as was our Savior, JESUS THE CHRIST, perceived offensive by the ‘religious’. That has not changed. Even so we have Permission to Speak Freely.  Moreover we have the privilege and command to do so.   Now is the time.  Would you agree?

One more caution.
One more admonishment to myself and to you.
WAIT before and upon THE LORD for HIM to empower you so you can speak this message with and IN HIS LOVE, knowing you may be perceived as offensive, until the soul who hears chooses to repent and then it shall be the BEST NEWS  s/he has or ever shall hear!

18 When I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand.
19 Yet if you have warned the wicked and he does not turn from his wickedness or from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered yourself.

via Ez 3 NASB – Ezekiel’s Commission – Then He said – Bible Gateway.

ABBA, seal this in my heart least I forget and at the appointment time come to You with blood on my hands. Let that not be, ABBA. Let it not be. In JESUS name let that not be.

We are accountable,