Diligence, Discernment and Steadfastness
Dec 27, 2013 23:09:50 GMT 1
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Post by Colleen Etana on Dec 27, 2013 23:09:50 GMT 1
"December 27, 2013 God's Living Bible - The Third Testament - God's New Revelations - The Gospel of Messiah and Apostle Rev Colleen Etana - Diligence, Discernment and Steadfastness
God With Colleen Etana through The Holy Spirit:
Today, I Prayed anew that FatherMotherGod would fill my Spirit with a fresh anointing and help me to continue the process of renewing my mind. Releasing all that does not serve God in myself, letting go again of certain knowledge, resistance, what I once thought was Truth. God Directs my path, Continues to make it straight and I embrace these changes.
I make changes in my belief systems, easily and gladly casting off what is of the world, false spirit's teachings, more illusions. As I travel with God, I am set even freer.
I immerse myself in God and will only accept the Truth from The Holy Spirit.
Laying down my life, mind, spirit and body again to God in Humility, that all within me should be filled with the Truth which is God's Word as only to God shall I listen.
Praying to see only beauty in All Living Things, to continue learning and growing. I am gaining much healing and strength in my spirit, mind and body as I continue on this path back to the Truth in a covering of Light I seek no escape from.
Redefine Beauty beloved people.
Let not the media or society tell you what is or is not beautiful.
Our Diversity is beautiful. Spirit is unblemished and pure.
Self Expression when done without harming self or others is wonderful and awe inspiring.
The creases or wrinkles on one's face are as road maps of where we've been and are lovely for example. See you not this?
The stain in a Child of God's shirt can be beautiful because of how it got there as we know these stains shall not last forever. It is the Soul that matters most, worry not so about the outer covering but rather the inner creature.
Submission to God is liberation from the world and not a giving up of your freedom, but embracing the Love of the Universe which is Salvation. Cast off the scales from thine own eyes and take another good look around. Try to see from a different perspective or many if you are able.
See past the labels.
See beyond and deeper than religion, culture, customs, or the 'past'.
See through the stained or fancy shirts, robes of a different color, holy texts, colors of skin, dirty or clean hands and hair out of place or not, worn shoes or new ones, different ways of expressing or speaking, different species. See the Souls as other parts of yourself and most probably where you have already been before and may be again if not careful. Cast not the first stone or any other for that matter for all stand naked before God.
Leave criticism in the dust and See with God's Eyes of Love. Pray for Wisdom and Understanding.
Pray especially for Discernment:
The spiritual gift of discernment is also known as the gift of "discernment of spirits" or "distinguishing between spirits." The Bible describes being able to distinguish, discern, judge or appraise a person, statement, situation, or environment. In the New Testament it describes the ability to distinguish between spirits as in 1 Corinthians 12:10, and to discern good and evil as in Hebrews 5:14.
The Holy Spirit gives the gift of discernment to enable people to clearly recognize and distinguish between the influence of God, Satan, the world, and the flesh in any given situation. Those with this gift can warn others in times of danger or keep them from being led astray by false teachings. See also 1 John 4:1:
1 Corinthians 12:7-12 Many different Spiritual Gifts-Division by Spirit as he will -One Body- Many Members - as is Christ
7: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8: For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9: To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10: To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
Read more: www.glbresearch.proboards.com/thread/2531/corinthians-spiritual-gifts-god-body#ixzz2oiLJemIO
Hebrews 5:14
14: But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Read more: www.glbresearch.proboards.com/thread/4252/hebrews-5-study-oracles-god#ixzz2oiNvWcAn
1 John 4:1-3 believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world... this is that spirit of antichrist...
1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2: Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Read more: www.glbresearch.proboards.com/thread/4720/john-study-believe-spirit-god#ixzz2oiP6fSHW
Some people are teaching there is no good or bad, right or wrong in an effort to be rid of judgement, rather than getting rid of being judgemental. I cannot go with that doctrine for in this world I see many wrongs that need to be righted still. If there were not we would not need God's Laws as a Guide, that have the power to free as well as delight us.
(For example: We know killing, raping, oppression, greed, abuse, etc, is wrong; so how can there be no wrong here? It is really just what should be common sense, as in do no harm, it should be simple to discern this.)
Yet I can only change myself. So I choose to do only that which I know is right and good. To think of things that are only true, lovely, pure and good. To stay positive. If only everyone would so choose. To choose Unconditional Love. To Honor all Life. To Bless others by helping them wherever there is a need, even before one is asked if possible, or when one is asked, and it is in our power to do so.
Repentance is turning away from wrong ways of thinking and behaving, choosing to embrace what is good and to reject what we know to be bad. Correcting our own character where necessary, learning and keeping integrity which adds up to more self control or mastery, respect of self and others, tolerance, acceptance, peace and love.
Godliness is not being moved from Love being a way of life. No more turning to the right and turning to the left, running after the things or ideas of this world. Being Heavenly Minded so we can be and do more earthly good by manifesting more of Heaven here. Keeping our focus on God.
Good
Synonyms
1. pure, moral, conscientious, meritorious, worthy, exemplary, upright. 2. commendable, admirable. 5. obedient, heedful. 6. kindly, benevolent, humane, gracious, obliging. 23. full, adequate. 24. profitable, useful, serviceable, beneficial. 25. efficient, proficient, capable, able, ready, suited, suitable, dexterous, expert, adroit, apt.
dictionary.reference.com/browse/Good?s=t
Bad
Synonyms
2. depraved, corrupt, base, sinful, criminal, atrocious. Bad, evil, ill, wicked are closest in meaning in reference to that which is lacking in moral qualities or is actually vicious and reprehensible. Bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits. Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Ill now appears mainly in certain fixed expressions, with a milder implication than that in evil: ill will; ill-natured. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan. 10. putrefied.
dictionary.reference.com/browse/bad?s=t
I also would like to point out that having good judgement, as in knowing what is good or bad for you, is not the same as being judgmental, there is a difference, although it can also be a fine line between them. There is the Gift of Discernment/Intuition, and then there is also a critical spirit. When in doubt keep silent and check one's own motives always:
judg·ment [juhj-muhnt]
noun
1. an act or instance of judging.
2. the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion: a man of sound judgment.
3. the demonstration or exercise of such ability or capacity.
4. the forming of an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion, as from circumstances presented to the mind.
5. the opinion formed: He regretted his hasty judgment.
dictionary.reference.com/browse/judgement?s=t
judgmental
adjective
1. condemnatory, self-righteous, censorious, pharisaic, critical.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
www.thefreedictionary.com/judgemental
Be at Peace within always first, riding out the turbulence in life with Faith. Keeping thy eyes on Christ, Whom is God and God is Christ's. Whomever is in Christ is in God and God in them for we are One. The Laws of Love and One, fulfilled in them that believe and live this Way is thine evidence of purity! Never stop seeking God within and serving the Light, which is Unconditional Love for All Living Beings. It is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Turning back from worldliness, and turning towards godliness is worth more than what this world can offer, for I see all so differently now. I will continue to walk in God's Ways for they are Life to me, storing up treasures in Heaven instead.
The Tree of Life in me has born lovely fruit and will continue to share the wealth of it, God's Love and Light, forever.
I send Love to the Beloveds everywhere.
I wish all to be as Blessed as I AM and know God as Teacher.
Though many may argue, may have different ideas on what Blessings are and I may have left some out, I define some of them as these things:
Blessings are the fruits of the spirit, which are Love, Faith, Kindness, Patience, Strength, Endurance, Self Control, Purity, Forgiveness, Humility, Grace, Peace, Joy, Giving as well as the Ability to Receive, Healing and Balanced Emotions, Unity Consciousness, Harmony with All Lifeforms, Nature and more of everything Good of which there is no end.
This is True Abundance.
The Energies the Universe is made of and that which we can all take with us forever that never passeth away; not the material items on earth where moth and rust do corrupt. Although we have need of certain things here, do not put your Love or Faith into them. My Treasure within is God, Christ, and Heaven, a Place in my heart, kept clean for the Lord to Live in me and for Heaven to burst forth from.
For wherever your Heart is, there lies your Treasure. What you Love most. Mine is in Our Father's Hands.
Enlightenment is being in the Light or growing in the Knowledge of God, continuing the journey as a Light on Earth, that shall not be hidden and will always be Illuminating.
I Pray this for all of you.
And so it is, and ever shall be.
AMEN"
God With Colleen Etana through The Holy Spirit:
Today, I Prayed anew that FatherMotherGod would fill my Spirit with a fresh anointing and help me to continue the process of renewing my mind. Releasing all that does not serve God in myself, letting go again of certain knowledge, resistance, what I once thought was Truth. God Directs my path, Continues to make it straight and I embrace these changes.
I make changes in my belief systems, easily and gladly casting off what is of the world, false spirit's teachings, more illusions. As I travel with God, I am set even freer.
I immerse myself in God and will only accept the Truth from The Holy Spirit.
Laying down my life, mind, spirit and body again to God in Humility, that all within me should be filled with the Truth which is God's Word as only to God shall I listen.
Praying to see only beauty in All Living Things, to continue learning and growing. I am gaining much healing and strength in my spirit, mind and body as I continue on this path back to the Truth in a covering of Light I seek no escape from.
Redefine Beauty beloved people.
Let not the media or society tell you what is or is not beautiful.
Our Diversity is beautiful. Spirit is unblemished and pure.
Self Expression when done without harming self or others is wonderful and awe inspiring.
The creases or wrinkles on one's face are as road maps of where we've been and are lovely for example. See you not this?
The stain in a Child of God's shirt can be beautiful because of how it got there as we know these stains shall not last forever. It is the Soul that matters most, worry not so about the outer covering but rather the inner creature.
Submission to God is liberation from the world and not a giving up of your freedom, but embracing the Love of the Universe which is Salvation. Cast off the scales from thine own eyes and take another good look around. Try to see from a different perspective or many if you are able.
See past the labels.
See beyond and deeper than religion, culture, customs, or the 'past'.
See through the stained or fancy shirts, robes of a different color, holy texts, colors of skin, dirty or clean hands and hair out of place or not, worn shoes or new ones, different ways of expressing or speaking, different species. See the Souls as other parts of yourself and most probably where you have already been before and may be again if not careful. Cast not the first stone or any other for that matter for all stand naked before God.
Leave criticism in the dust and See with God's Eyes of Love. Pray for Wisdom and Understanding.
Pray especially for Discernment:
The spiritual gift of discernment is also known as the gift of "discernment of spirits" or "distinguishing between spirits." The Bible describes being able to distinguish, discern, judge or appraise a person, statement, situation, or environment. In the New Testament it describes the ability to distinguish between spirits as in 1 Corinthians 12:10, and to discern good and evil as in Hebrews 5:14.
The Holy Spirit gives the gift of discernment to enable people to clearly recognize and distinguish between the influence of God, Satan, the world, and the flesh in any given situation. Those with this gift can warn others in times of danger or keep them from being led astray by false teachings. See also 1 John 4:1:
1 Corinthians 12:7-12 Many different Spiritual Gifts-Division by Spirit as he will -One Body- Many Members - as is Christ
7: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8: For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9: To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10: To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
Read more: www.glbresearch.proboards.com/thread/2531/corinthians-spiritual-gifts-god-body#ixzz2oiLJemIO
Hebrews 5:14
14: But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Read more: www.glbresearch.proboards.com/thread/4252/hebrews-5-study-oracles-god#ixzz2oiNvWcAn
1 John 4:1-3 believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world... this is that spirit of antichrist...
1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2: Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Read more: www.glbresearch.proboards.com/thread/4720/john-study-believe-spirit-god#ixzz2oiP6fSHW
Some people are teaching there is no good or bad, right or wrong in an effort to be rid of judgement, rather than getting rid of being judgemental. I cannot go with that doctrine for in this world I see many wrongs that need to be righted still. If there were not we would not need God's Laws as a Guide, that have the power to free as well as delight us.
(For example: We know killing, raping, oppression, greed, abuse, etc, is wrong; so how can there be no wrong here? It is really just what should be common sense, as in do no harm, it should be simple to discern this.)
Yet I can only change myself. So I choose to do only that which I know is right and good. To think of things that are only true, lovely, pure and good. To stay positive. If only everyone would so choose. To choose Unconditional Love. To Honor all Life. To Bless others by helping them wherever there is a need, even before one is asked if possible, or when one is asked, and it is in our power to do so.
Repentance is turning away from wrong ways of thinking and behaving, choosing to embrace what is good and to reject what we know to be bad. Correcting our own character where necessary, learning and keeping integrity which adds up to more self control or mastery, respect of self and others, tolerance, acceptance, peace and love.
Godliness is not being moved from Love being a way of life. No more turning to the right and turning to the left, running after the things or ideas of this world. Being Heavenly Minded so we can be and do more earthly good by manifesting more of Heaven here. Keeping our focus on God.
Good
Synonyms
1. pure, moral, conscientious, meritorious, worthy, exemplary, upright. 2. commendable, admirable. 5. obedient, heedful. 6. kindly, benevolent, humane, gracious, obliging. 23. full, adequate. 24. profitable, useful, serviceable, beneficial. 25. efficient, proficient, capable, able, ready, suited, suitable, dexterous, expert, adroit, apt.
dictionary.reference.com/browse/Good?s=t
Bad
Synonyms
2. depraved, corrupt, base, sinful, criminal, atrocious. Bad, evil, ill, wicked are closest in meaning in reference to that which is lacking in moral qualities or is actually vicious and reprehensible. Bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits. Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Ill now appears mainly in certain fixed expressions, with a milder implication than that in evil: ill will; ill-natured. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan. 10. putrefied.
dictionary.reference.com/browse/bad?s=t
I also would like to point out that having good judgement, as in knowing what is good or bad for you, is not the same as being judgmental, there is a difference, although it can also be a fine line between them. There is the Gift of Discernment/Intuition, and then there is also a critical spirit. When in doubt keep silent and check one's own motives always:
judg·ment [juhj-muhnt]
noun
1. an act or instance of judging.
2. the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion: a man of sound judgment.
3. the demonstration or exercise of such ability or capacity.
4. the forming of an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion, as from circumstances presented to the mind.
5. the opinion formed: He regretted his hasty judgment.
dictionary.reference.com/browse/judgement?s=t
judgmental
adjective
1. condemnatory, self-righteous, censorious, pharisaic, critical.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
www.thefreedictionary.com/judgemental
Be at Peace within always first, riding out the turbulence in life with Faith. Keeping thy eyes on Christ, Whom is God and God is Christ's. Whomever is in Christ is in God and God in them for we are One. The Laws of Love and One, fulfilled in them that believe and live this Way is thine evidence of purity! Never stop seeking God within and serving the Light, which is Unconditional Love for All Living Beings. It is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Turning back from worldliness, and turning towards godliness is worth more than what this world can offer, for I see all so differently now. I will continue to walk in God's Ways for they are Life to me, storing up treasures in Heaven instead.
The Tree of Life in me has born lovely fruit and will continue to share the wealth of it, God's Love and Light, forever.
I send Love to the Beloveds everywhere.
I wish all to be as Blessed as I AM and know God as Teacher.
Though many may argue, may have different ideas on what Blessings are and I may have left some out, I define some of them as these things:
Blessings are the fruits of the spirit, which are Love, Faith, Kindness, Patience, Strength, Endurance, Self Control, Purity, Forgiveness, Humility, Grace, Peace, Joy, Giving as well as the Ability to Receive, Healing and Balanced Emotions, Unity Consciousness, Harmony with All Lifeforms, Nature and more of everything Good of which there is no end.
This is True Abundance.
The Energies the Universe is made of and that which we can all take with us forever that never passeth away; not the material items on earth where moth and rust do corrupt. Although we have need of certain things here, do not put your Love or Faith into them. My Treasure within is God, Christ, and Heaven, a Place in my heart, kept clean for the Lord to Live in me and for Heaven to burst forth from.
For wherever your Heart is, there lies your Treasure. What you Love most. Mine is in Our Father's Hands.
Enlightenment is being in the Light or growing in the Knowledge of God, continuing the journey as a Light on Earth, that shall not be hidden and will always be Illuminating.
I Pray this for all of you.
And so it is, and ever shall be.
AMEN"