Believing Without Seeing©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

 A man from the country of Fright,

Wasn’t sure if he could see right.

Believe without seeing?

See without believing?

So we introduced him to Christ.

 

How grateful I am for the first day I was introduced to Christ.

It was just a few weeks before Thanksgiving 1980. I felt an overwhelming need to return to church after a long absence.  Fourteen years actually, and in honesty, all the years I did go were out of parental obedience and nothing more.  Walking into church I was full of fright God would surely strike me dead for how long I had been away. November 9^th 1980 my “blind” eyes were introduced to the most loving Presence of God I had ever felt. I felt a realm my natural eyes could not see. That year the holiday season was more real than I had ever known. Thanksgiving,  I truly was thankful. Thankful for my children, my job, my parents and my siblings.  Christmas came with more seeing. It was painful and joyful. Jesus was so real. Not just a baby in a manger, no, the baby born for the redemption of man. The joy of this truth also gave way to the reality of sin.  I could never undo my eyesight now.  I could never not believe. I could never not know how badly I needed a savior.

Many years have passed and just like natural eyesight can diminish so can supernatural eyesight.  I wear glasses for a large part of my day now.  I “lose” them often as well.  But each time I put them on I am reintroduced to the words I can’t see without them.  It is the same with Jesus.  We must put him on every day and be reintroduced to Christ.  We put him on when we read the WORD.  The Word helps us see so we can believe without seeing Him until we will fully see Him in eternity.

For now, let us believe on these scriptures.

Romans 13:14 KJV

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Ephesians 4:24 KJV

24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for helping me see You as the Christmas baby born for the redemption of man. Just as You grew in the knowledge of Your heavenly Father may I grow also, daily putting on the new man.  Introduce me to Your Word over and over again that I believe though I see You not. You are the Christ of Christmas. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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RememberThisNovember©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

There once came to be a fall of momentum.

Evil scurrying to get its agendum.

Woven in place,

No empty space.

Mutilating the innocent pudendum.

 

Genesis 1:27  KJV

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

 

Man can not and never will change the creation of male and female.  He can only mutilate the image. This is how evil is woven into an agenda.

 

The christian left would have you believe life starts with baby’s first breath.  They base this on God breathing into Adam and then he became a living being.  Do they not know baby is breathing breath through the life of the mother?  Is that not a beautiful picture of Adam being with God until God breathes the breath that allows Adam to live on his own?  Take the mother’s breath away while baby is in untero and baby dies too.  If they can convince you life doesn’t start until baby has its first breath after birth you will desensitize and vote laws that abort the child up until birth and beyond.  This is how evil is woven into an agenda.  

 

We are all babies once.  We were given a name and identiy. Give baby a name, an identity.  Baby becomes a real person.  Change baby’s sex, name, pronoun, identity.  The result is confusion, perversion, manipulation, sucide. This is how evil is woven into an agenda.

 

John 10:10 KJV

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Satan is a thief and a liar. He will kill anything and anyone that gets in his way.  And he is using those that have been blinded by his evil and are doing ever thing they can to silence the voice of good.

 

 “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer

I hope you have already acted.  Tomorrow is your last chance to make your voice be heard through your vote.  Vote for good, not evil. Let’s put “an end to um.”

  

 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

As we come to the close of our pivotal election cycle we again ask forgiveness for our silence against evil.  We do not deserve Your mercy but still you give it when we genuinely repent.  We are commanding by the authority given by the Name of Jesus to push back evil.  We demand every vote to be a legal vote and all others to be cast out.  We ask for righteous men and women to be placed in seats that will honor our country from God’s laws of life and liberty. By Your Name we command the eyes and ears of our heart to be led only by Holy Spirit.  Holy Spirit You are the giver of Truth and You know the desperate cry of the hour.  The agenda of the evil one has encompassed all of humanity.  Help our voices be heard by the seed of our vote. We believe You love America. Let us never give up or give in.  We decree America shall be saved. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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October Victory©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

 There once was a place called the United States.

Its history filled with historical dates.

Freedom will reign,

Evil not gain.

Victory is written within our gates.

 

God has indeed given man free will. 1Ever since the fall in the Garden of Eden mankind has known how to do all sorts of evil deeds.  Every generation sees evil grow darker and more powerful.  But this has to be. 2Evil will finally have an end when our enemy, Satan, is thrown into the burning abyss.

In the meantime, God has not left us powerless against this raging enemy.  It is our right, a legal right, by the death of Jesus on the cross.  3His death brought victory over principalities and all things that try to exalt themselves over the knowledge of God.  If we remain ignorant of this truth then evil continually robs us of what Christ has done for us to remain free.  Free from evil men and women who pervert truth and justice for selfish gain.

The hour is late and it is time again to remind all those who name the name of Jesus as Lord and Savior.  America is to be the shining light on the hill.  Forever. It is our heritage and must never be forgotten.   We are to be proud of our history, not prideful.  We are to remember our goal is to share the gospel with all and to ever fight for freedom against all forms of tyranny.

Make no mistake the privilege fought for to have free and fair elections for every American citizen. It is painful to know the lie the church believed Christians were not to involve themselves in government. We are reaping the consequences of our complacency. God in His mercy has corrected this costly error and it is time to regain the ground that was lost.  It is after all HIS Government that he entrusted to mankind on earth. Let us rule with His justice and laws.  

Your vote is crucial.  Good must overcome evil.  Vote for righteousness while you still can before it may cost you your life.

 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Grant us the victory and courage Lord to do what has to be done for the freedom of America.  Forgive us for our selfish complaceny and forgetting the blood that was spilt for our blessed lifes. We have not had to fight with our blood as those did before us.   We do not wish it to come that again but should it be Lord we look to You for all provision, strength and victory.  We believe You love America and desire her to be the shining light again. Let us never give up or give in.  We decree America shall be saved. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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1   Genesis 2:16-17 King James Version

¹⁶ And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: ¹⁷ But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

2   Revelation 20:10 King James Version

¹⁰ And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

3    Colossians 2:15 King James Version

¹⁵ And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

 

 

God Seasons©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

Seasons are about to change.

Man has tried to rearrange,

Time and day,

Prey for prey.

His pride will be his estrange.

 

Never think God doesn’t know exactly what man is up to.

Anyone who plans and plots evil will surely come to ruin.

 Denying God’s existence doesn’t change His existence.

It only makes them a fool.

 

Proverbs 5:21-23  The Message

21-23 Mark well that God doesn’t miss a move you make;    he’s aware of every step you take.

The shadow of your sin will overtake you;   you’ll find yourself stumbling all over yourself in the dark.

Death is the reward of an undisciplined life;    your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end.

An Illusion of Security

 Job 24 The Message Bible

24 1-12 “But if Judgment Day isn’t hidden from the Almighty,

    why are we kept in the dark?

There are people out there getting by with murder—

    stealing and lying and cheating.

They rip off the poor

    and exploit the unfortunate,

Push the helpless into the ditch,

    bully the weak so that they fear for their lives.

The poor, like stray dogs and cats,

    scavenge for food in back alleys.

They sort through the garbage of the rich,

    eke out survival on handouts.

Homeless, they shiver through cold nights on the street;

    they’ve no place to lay their heads.

Exposed to the weather, wet and frozen,

    they huddle in makeshift shelters.

Nursing mothers have their babies snatched from them;

    the infants of the poor are kidnapped and sold.

They go about patched and threadbare;

    even the hard workers go hungry.

No matter how backbreaking their labor,

    they can never make ends meet.

People are dying right and left, groaning in torment.

    The wretched cry out for help

    and God does nothing, acts like nothing’s wrong!

 

13-17 “Then there are those who avoid light at all costs,

    who scorn the light-filled path.

When the sun goes down, the murderer gets up—

    kills the poor and robs the defenseless.

Sexual predators can’t wait for nightfall,

    thinking, ‘No one can see us now.’

Burglars do their work at night,

    but keep well out of sight through the day.

    They want nothing to do with light.

Deep darkness is morning for that bunch;

    they make the terrors of darkness their companions in crime.

 

18-25 “They are scraps of wood floating on the water—

    useless, cursed junk, good for nothing.

As surely as snow melts under the hot, summer sun,

    sinners disappear in the grave.

The womb has forgotten them, worms have relished them—

    nothing that is evil lasts.

Unscrupulous,

    they prey on those less fortunate.

However much they strut and flex their muscles,

    there’s nothing to them. They’re hollow.

They may have an illusion of security,

    but God has his eye on them.

They may get their brief successes,

    but then it’s over, nothing to show for it.

Like yesterday’s newspaper,

    they’re used to wrap up the garbage.

You’re free to try to prove me a liar,

    but you won’t be able to do it.”

 Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

I choose this day to follow You no matter the cost.  Let my life be a prey for You. Surely when You capture me You lavish Your loving kindness on me.  Let me never be a fool for darkness.  Today I say out loud, “God is my true and only God.  I command my will to follow only the Word of God. Give me courage to speak truth and the mercy and grace to help others desire Your truth.  In Jesus Name. Amen.”

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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Moments Are A Setup©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

There rings every moment a saving thought.

The battle against evil has to be fought.

Wake up, wake up!

Perfect setup!

Remain asleep, the enemy has you caught.

 

 It’s not really a good setup.  But it’s all I got at the moment.

Have you ever listened, really listened to your thought life?  Did you ever consider your thoughts have a life?  A life they can lead on their own, directing just about all of our behavior.  And we are caught in the results.

Our current moment has enlightened (dare I say woke) most of us in understanding what we see and hear affects our thoughts. This understanding came to light about two generations ago for most of the world that had been asleep, going through the motions of everyday living.  We didn’t think too much about what we did, why we did it or the eventual outcomes.  The bible has always been clear on thoughts from the beginning.  Just look at Genesis 6:5(KJV)

“And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”

Not easy to believe when we know man is capable of good. But is it God’s good?

The Church also has been asleep. IT is precisely why our current moment has given way to evil continuing. Are you familiar with The Black Robe Regiment?  I heard of them about two years ago.  A quick overview of who they were will change your view of what the Church should be doing.  They were fierce in protecting the Constitution, courageous to leave their church buildings and join the revolution, and bold in sermons against sin while defending America. They had this courage from the ministers who before them shaped our civil government. Those ministers knew a government without the governance of God ultimately falls to the evil thoughts of men’s hearts.

God is so gracious to us because we are His workmanship. HE wants us to succeed in life.  To do so means a battle against evil.  That battle on Earth began the day Adam and Eve sinned in the garden. We lost our legal right to dominion over the Earth. Jesus claimed it all back but we are not exempt from continuing the battle. We must occupy until He returns.

As I began this month’s blog with my opening statement, “It’s not really a good setup.  But it’s all I got at the moment.”, came from the thought I was having as I placed my laptop on a high stool, sat in a patio chair, placed my keyboard on a 12 x 12 inch sound deadening square on my lap, and the mouse on the TV table to my right. Far from the ideal setup to write I said out loud those words.  At this point I had not thought about all the moments leading up to the decision to write.  I just knew  it was time to do my monthly blog.

The morning began with moments.

The moment I decided to spend some time with God, He was eager to show me what He was up to.  God is always setting us up. Isaiah 55:8-9 (KJV) says this: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

We are generally oblivious to His thoughts and it takes much prodding from Holy Spirit to get our attention.  Yet, God is always listening to our thoughts.  Why?  Because first of all He created us and without Him, you and I would not exist.  Second, our thoughts are as loud words in heaven. That can be an overwhelming thought since thoughts are not always pleasant.  Thank You Jesus for GRACE! 

So my morning began with a decision.  The decision is always important. The decision has to be enforced or we just become wishy-washy and if you ever encountered someone who can’t make a decision it can be annoying.  I have been that person and annoyed myself. As I was saying, I made a decision to listen to a Facebook Challenge called Encountering Jesus. We were challenged to put things aside and just spend some time in His Presence.  Of course when you decide to do just that there are always interruptions.  It took me 3 dedicated and focused attempts to stay there. Those moments produced thoughts that shaped my behavior and caused me to write this blog.  My thought life was now in tune with God’s thoughts. As I was preparing my space to write I said out loud,  “It’s not really a good setup.  But it’s all I got at the moment.”, I heard God say in my mind, “Open your blog with those words.” It wasn’t just a fleeting thought, it was a beautiful setup from God. As I let His direction develop with those words it was clear what the message needed to be.

The Church has got to wake up to His Divine setup. 

I am grateful for churches not afraid to preach on the moment we are living in.  I keep hearing it said if your church is not preaching on the things of the moment like abortion, same-sex marriage, transgenderism, getting involved in your local government, and other current issues, then leave and go where they are. Holy Spirit is giving us another chance to get it right.  It’s all we got at the moment.  What a great moment! 

Every generation has its moment in time. 

One moment can change everything.  IF a thousand days to us is like one to God, what is one moment to God.  In a thousand years will we have left the generations after us with Truth?  Righteousness?  Purity?  Holiness?  The Eternal Word of God?  Or the continued overtaking of evil in all forms.  Let us battle on for  Ephesians 5:15-17 (KJV) says,

“15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

It’s the perfect setup for God’s moment. 

 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for this moment.  Setup me, my family, my community, and my nation to hear Your thoughts.  We stand on Your Word in Jeremiah 29:11-14. “ For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. 14 And I will be found of you, saith the Lord: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the Lord; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.”  Let us not be slow in hearing and understanding the words of those verses.  We are called to pray and search for God with our whole heart. Let our moments be Your moments and our thoughts Your thoughts.  Give us courage and strength to stay in the battle against every kind of evil.  Help us Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

 There once was devised a most sacred pact.

Fought with great promise by men to coact.

Freedom from tyranny,

Truth, not conspiracy.

Its power proven, by historical fact.

 The notion of a privileged society is nothing new.  Let us not forget our founding fathers understood tyranny much deeper than the last several generations. They grew up under a King. Taking the last 3 generations of America we would still be incredibly freer than they were.  Do not misunderstand. America has gone through many trials and blemishes of a free nation. For anyone demanding perfection is to be delusional. 

Those that desire to destroy what has been accomplished to live in a free society are deceived by misguided hearts of bitterness.  Injustices of all kinds will be with us until we die.  America has fought valiantly in its short time as a country.  We forget our experiment of a republic is very young compared to the rest of the world.  This is why we cannot forget our history.  It is imperative to teach our children and ourselves. who we are, why we are and that tyranny must be fought at all costs.

July is the reminder of our great independence from tyranny. We cannot go back to a world system that gives the government the power to rule.  We the people cannot give up our power.

 

 We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

1 Timothy 2  KJV

2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

² For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

³ For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

⁴ Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

We are forever mindful that true freedom is found in Jesus alone.  Yet You have given mankind free will and those that desire to rule over men must be humble in all their dealings.  We are thankful to live in this place called America.  Please intervene in all our affairs.  As the founding fathers understood there needed ot be Divine Providence in establishing all things of government,  may it be so again.  Grant us men and women in government that are filled with hearts of righteousness, honor and integrity.  And then we the people, let us be the same.  Let us live out a peaceable life. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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The All Knowing Who Laughs©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

There once was a place called the Gates of Biden.

Inside all manner of evil was hidin’.

They furiously plotted,

Plans were jotted,

And the ALL KNOWING WHO smile did widen.

 

Psalm 2  The Message

2: 1-6 Why the big noise, nations?

Why the mean plots, peoples?

Earth-leaders push for position,

Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks,

The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers:

“Let’s get free of God!

Cast loose from Messiah!”

Heaven-throned God breaks out laughing.

At first he’s amused at their presumption;

Then he gets good and angry.

Furiously, he shuts them up:

“Don’t you know there’s a King in Zion? A coronation banquet

Is spread for him on the holy summit.”

 

It appears the world is being run by mad and evil elite rulers.  Their agenda is to get more and more control.  They believe they can rule the world and the masses.  Don’t they know that one day they will be subject to their hypocrisy and suffer the consequences?  Just because they take the ALL KNOWING WHO out of their plans does not mean they ultimately rule.  Trust me, their day is coming.  Evil never wins in the end.

They hold their summits and plot their plans all the while believing they are in control.  God laughs.  He laughs until he becomes angry at the presumptions of mere men and women.

And then HE shuts them up. 

I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t want to get God so angry He shuts you up. 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for loving the world so much You came to save us. As You watch from heaven the foolishness of men and women carrying out evil plans of control we pray for courage to rise up against it.  Forgive our fear that has caused our complacency and now we reap the results.  Raise us up as fierce and bold men and women to fight back evil with Your holiness and righteousness in our hearts and tongues.  Lord fight with us. Let us hear the sound of Your laughter against evil and may it be the weapon that reminds us evil never wins.  In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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Babies’ Breath of GOD©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

 There once was a truth, created life was made,

By the Creator alone, and not man-made.

Giver of life and death,

By power of HIS Breath.

Not given by a case of Roe verses Wade.

Why have we come to a place in society that a court can decide the fate of a life that has not committed any crime but can be sentenced to death?

This is a raw subject to write about on Mother’s Day.  Yet, is it not fitting for the countless women who are mothers who know the blessing of having children?  Or the women who now know the pain of ending a life that would have been a child.

The ideology that is trying to make us believe killing a lump of cells is not murdering what would clearly be a child is straight from hell.  And the same lying spirit will tell us hell doesn’t exist.  Or that the Bible is written by men and has no power.  I challenge you to look at why we have the laws we have.  Why is it murder to take someone’s life?  Why is adultery wrong? Stealing? Lying?  How do you know these are wrong?   God gives every person a conscience.  He also gives free will.  If you sin long enough you lose your conscience, but not the consequences. 

The enemy of our life does everything he can to make us lose our conscience. He is telling us a lie now that says women will lose their right to their bodies under the guise of the right to health care.  Real health care would do everything it could to protect life, not kill it.

So on this mother’s day,  let us reflect on the Creator who gave us life through our mothers.  With every breath we take let us be reminded that without the Power of His Breath we all would perish.  Truly He is the Creator of Life.

 

Psalm 139:13-16

The Message

^13-16 Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
    you formed me in my mother’s womb.
I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking!
    Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
    I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
    you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
    how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;
    all the stages of my life were spread out before you,
The days of my life all prepared
    before I’d even lived one day.

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for life.  Your goodness and mercy cover us.  If we have offeneded You in any way as we live the life You gave us we say forgive us.  Cause our minds and hearts to tune in to what You say and not the world. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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Truth Thinking©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life.”

What truth do you need to hear to not be in strife?

Come to the Father,

And go no farther.

Truly, there is no other way to live this life.

 John 14:6  (AKJV)   Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Truth Thinking

 How do you know what truth is today? 

It feels out of place to put a date on these monthly blogs because often things are written years prior that make no sense until they happen much later. There are current-day happenings we could not have imagined one generation earlier but the God of the Universe saw it all coming.

The book of Romans made it clear! Men would cast off natural affections for women and instead crave men with men and the same, women with women. The created beings of God would worship creation,  and not the Creator: God who made us all. Who would have thought one day the challenge to define what a man or woman is would be so difficult you would need a Biology degree?  God said those that would not retain God in their knowledge He would give them up to a *reprobate mind to do the things which are not convenient.  Have you met anyone with that kind of mind? They will be filled with unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, deceit, and covenant breakers.  And that’s the short version of what God said.

Truth is not convenient for the moment.  It must be sought out.  Truth is not based on your feeling and yet that is the way most of us live and make our decisions. There has to be a solid foundation of truth that never changes, never waivers, and is never defeated. Truth must win the day, every day.

We are in an intense battle for truth today.  Lies are everywhere you turn.  That is the enemy’s plan.  He doesn’t want you to know the truth so he can manipulate and control you.  He loves seeing people in strife. The conflict becomes a great distraction from what is going on.  His other great weapon is FEAR.  Fear of lack, fear of sickness, fear of death, fear you will be an outcast for challenging the lies.  The truth is, the enemy is afraid.  His days are numbered and he knows it.

If the enemy can keep us in the dark we stop searching for truth. He wins, and we let him win.  We get lazy, soft, and cave in because it is easier than fighting for truth.  Truth is the power that makes men free.  Truth must be mastered by wisdom. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”   We do not have time to be fooled by the thief who is pretending he is trying to make our lives better, yet all the time stealing from us.  His main objective is to steal, kill and destroy.  And make no mistake, he is very skilled at his job.  Jesus said, “I have come to give you life, and more abundantly.”  Jesus is the way, the only way.  Decide today to follow Him and live.

John 14:6 (AKJV)   Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

*Romans 1  The full chapter.

John 10:10 (KJV)   The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for being Truth.  I need truth in this world full of lies. Please give me great discernment from every voice and distraction that is always around me. Lead me in the way to the life of the Father.  I seek abundant life. Today I decide to follow You. In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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Persistent March©

A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way©

Begin again to do all you can.

Forget what looked like a failed plan.

Failure is success.

A test, just to bless.

So March on forward, persist on man.

 

Persistent March

 If we think February is long and dreary even though it is the shortest month, March feels never-ending.  But the promise of spring helps us endure.  We sense it in the smell of the air. It’s our signal, new life is coming. The ground may still be hard but the death of winter is part of the cycle of new life. Trees, grass, and flowers die off only to emerge again.  Birds are heard chirping again.  Signs of life are persistently returning.  They didn’t fail in their “dying”.  No, they withstood the test of winter to bring us new life.

Jesus also persisted.  His heavenly Father gave him a test of great sacrifice and price, persisting unto death. The world thought Jesus failed the test of perseverance as He died nailed to the cross. That perseverance paid the debt of sin, shame, poverty, and sickness.  God knows the heart of man is full of evil intent.  Man can never save himself from it. Only a Holy and Righteous God can redeem His creation.   Jesus persevered unto the death that makes us free from eternal damnation.  The death that gives us freedom to live. The death that was not failure but success.

Let us look at  March as the month we persist in each year to view what may look like failures but are just test to keep going forward. Good will always overcome evil.  New life is coming.  Persist.  March on.

 

Pray this prayer with me.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You Jesus for persisting unto death.  We are in need every day to overcome the evil that persists in all of mankind. Until the day evil is done, Lord, grant us great courage and persistence to complete our assignments.  Grant us wisdom, counsel, and strength to perform mighty deeds in the ordinary battles of life as well as the great battles.  All honor and glory are Yours, forever and ever.  Amen.

 

Written by Paula Ann Kochanek

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