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Friday, February 24, 2023

God said No: A poem by Claudia Minden Weisz

 

The Original:

approx. 1978 by Claudia Minden Weisz

I asked God to take away my pride.

God said, “No.  It is not for me to take away, but for you to give up.”

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.

God said, “No.  Her spirit is whole.  Her body is only temporary.”

I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, “No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it is not granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

God said, “No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.”

I asked God to spare me pain.

God said, “No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you  closer to me.”

I asked God to make my spirit grow.

God said, “No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.”

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said, “No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.”

I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.

God said... “Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.”

GENESIS 9:12-15


I, like everyone else, altered it a little to fit my life at the time, on or about April 2008:

 With that in mind, I wrote:

  

I asked God to take away my pride.

God said, “No.  It is not for me to take away, but for you to give up.”

I asked God to make my body healthy.

God said, “No.  Your spirit is whole.  Your body is only temporary.”

I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, “No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it is not granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

God said, “No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.”

I asked God to spare me pain.

God said, “No. You must grow on your own.”

I asked God to make my spirit grow.

God said, “No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.”

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said, “No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.”

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.

God said... “Ah, finally you have the idea.”




Sunday, February 12, 2023

TRUTH VS. LIES: Is it Biblical? Excerpt from: https://dreamweaverdiaries.blogspot.com/

 Since the fall of lucifer and his minions, they have done nothing but lie cheat and steal from us. We have been pawns in his chess game against Jesus. To the occult, science is a religion.  That is their god. 

It is highly recommended that you do your own research. If it is Biblically supported, you can assure it is true. If it is not, pray over it to limit the enemy's ability to deceive you. 

1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.


A CONVERSATION WITH A DEMON
(July 20, 2009)

Human: When was the earth made? There is no clear answer anywhere except in the Bible that says it was null and avoid and the estimated age is approx. 12,000 years +/-; day one of creation to Adam; Adam to Noah; Noah to Jesus; Jesus to modern day. A day is a thousand years: 6 "days" of creation is 6,000 years. Adam/Noah/Jesus to today = 6,000 years which gives you 12,000! Simple, no? 

Demon: Ok - let me clear a few things up for you. First of all, the earth was already here, including several thousand of its species for a little over 4.5 to 5 thousand years before you got here. Secondly, the version of human you have come to know is not the first version. You are version 'five'.  There were four other versions before you. There was pre-historic man, 4 versions of him. Then there was current man, biblical human, version 5.

Human: The Bible says your kind, angels, existed before us, our kind, are appropriately referred to as "son of the ground or red earth".  A Soul from God, placed in a body made of earthly elements or "clay". 

Demon: Biblical human, appropriately called, A.D.A.M. which is actually an acronym, not a single person's name. it stands for A.tom-based "D".eoxyribo"n"ucleic "A"cidic M.echanism. (Phew) I know. A mouthful. But you can thank the original panel of bio-physicists for that one; aka, me, myself and I. And of course the Chief Engineer who imagined the design in the first place; again, me.



Human:  Impossible. You're a "created" being. Not a "Creator". Unlike GOD, you can't create from "nothing". You need something already in existence to reproduce or copy.  Like Eve. God created Adam first, then created Eve from scratch, from existing elements.  Eve was not "born" she was "created." Hence, no belly-buttons, she's younger than he is and her complexion and characteristics were different.  Their bodies were intricately designed for their full purpose. Every cell in their bodies had a useful purpose. No "junk" DNA; no unused portions or anything. Adam = Y: Eve = X. Clean. Simple. Sensible.



Demon:  Here's another tib bit. Adam, the male species, was already pretty populated about the earth's surface in the beginning. Approximately forty to fifty years had passed before the creation of a mate suitable for reproduction. Then there was E.V.E. Eve was not technically a woman in sense that you know it today. EVE is, yes-an Acronym that's short for E.volutionary V.ersional E.xtension; the improved, sentient reproductive version of the ADAM.


Human: But we are more than just "numbers" and "organic material". We have minds. Pure energy, with the ability to "choose". Like you.  We were fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of GOD. With a mind, body and spirit. We are not just machines with code from dirt.

Demon: Sorry folks, you're like no,  that's not true, but that's because, guess what? I programmed you with the ability of rational thought and logic based understanding. This is one of the many functions we share with you. The ones before you did not have that gift. Cool, isn't it. Now. For some more basic things that we need to clear up. Life. What's the point? There is no point. That's the point. It is a gift. Given from us -- to you -- enjoy. That's it. Ok. Didn't think that would make you happy so here goes.


You now have an opportunity "experience". You did not have that before. You were all only elements of energy prior to the matter-based material existence as you know it. You now have the opportunity to ""experience"" the ""concept"".  

Human: Live the idea...bring a dream into reality.

Demon:  It's like watching a football game. You watch the athletes and follow the game from the side line and say wow, 'I wish I could play - I wonder what that's like.'  Well guess what? Hike. You now have the ball. Now do something with it. That's life. That's existence.

Human: The Bible says we were created out of love; not an experiment.  The Bible says we were created for His purpose and fulfilment. Not our own. Your answer clearly says ,"it's all about me" when God said, it's all about His Kingdom.  Every creation of His has point; purpose and grows under His Will. We started as servant managers; then servant leaders; we were to be fruitful, fill His earth with light, love, appreciation. God is our Heavenly Father; He is our Relative. We can relate to Him. Love and be loved. This is Relationship.



Demon: ok. ok. Not fair right; to just throw you in the game with no playbook, no coach, no training. Got it covered. Life has a playbook. I am the coach and everyday you live and breathe IS training. See? Simple, isn't it. So are most things in the world. Let's take immortality for example. Only energy is infinite. 

Human: (no response. shaking head in tolerance. the demon does not care.)

Demon: All other elements of material make up are finite. Therefore, you were never an immortal species; nor is any other being or creature on this planet. I mean come on. There are over 17.4 septillion of you. (a huge ""duh"" of silence) ... and only ONE planet! 


Demon: (insulting) C
ome on people, there's no way that all of you can share the earth at once. There's only 7.4 billion of you here now and you're already all piled up on top of each other--not using the natural resources and intelligence you were BORN WITH to take care of what you currently have! In other words, you have to share. Yes, my fair, spoiled, spoiled children, share!! You have to share the resources. From our perspective and you're not going to like this, you are all children! Your entire span of life-spoiled rotten.

Human: (angry) In the perfect plan of God, all living creatures have reproductive guidelines and instructions on how to correctly steward the earth's resources.  The Bible makes it extremely clear, without sin, the union of a man and woman to reproduce, raise their children to also be productive, willful obedient loving servants in relationship with God, continues to grow the species in a direction that is not wasteful, overpopulated, broken and fallen.  This was NOT the will of God. This was caused by you. The serpent. You twisted his Word, defied his orders, lied about his intentions and completely destroyed every living thing He ever made; from air land and sea. You destroyed it all! Now, we have the world you see today. You did this. This is your fault!


Demon:  (not listening-indifferent to Truth) A
s soon as one little itty-bitty thing does not go your way and you don't get what you want, all of a sudden, it's "lets throw a huge temper- tantrum and lets complain and yell and get mad and point the finger at everybody else except ourselves."  Um...excuse me. Young one of boastful banter. Stop it. Sit down. Let me help you through this before your head explodes. The world does not revolve around YOU. It is for you - collectively. Not just ONE of you. but ALL of you.

Human: There you go again?! The "world" is NOT for "us"! It does not belong to humans or angels! The Bible says, again, clearly!

God is still on the Throne; God is still in Control; God is still in Charge – God Reigns Over Everything! The Lord Reigns!





Key Bible Verse Scriptures ~ God is still on the throne! God Reigns!

Psalm 47:8, ESV God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne.
Romans 16:20, ESV The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1 Chronicles 29:11, ESV Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.

Revelation 5:13, ESV And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”


Demon: (not listening-continues to lie) Yes there are many, many outrageous experiences. Not all, you will like or dislike them, but that's the beauty. You don't have to. You don't have to like it. You do, however, have no choice but to let it 'exist' as it does. Because this is beyond your control and this is what you don't like about existence. That which is beyond you. Such as medical phenomenon, technological advancement, love of self and equal love of others: to name a few. But again I say, just because you had a bad day or a bad life does not mean "I" don't exist; nobody loves you and it's the end of the world as you know it and nobody feels fine.  After all, my A.ngelic I.nterference has already made a positive impact and a great huge difference in your day to day world. 


Demon: (reveals himself)  C
ome on people. After 12,000+ years of this, I think we both know the outcome. You go through it, you learn, you grow. You pass it on. All of this "extra" you guys do is not needed. But you do it anyway. I don't need your money. I don't need your pity. I don't even need your love. I would like to have your love , your understanding, your patience, your time, but not because you are being told to give it to me but because you CHOOSE to share it with me.



Human: use the Bible to defuse the demon's advances and influences. 

Greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world. 

With God all things are possible. 

The Word of God is your sword to fight against evil of this world.




Human: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! You were the root cause of all of this. I am NOT here for your personal amusement or pleasure. I CHOOSE to take my yoke upon Him and learn of Him because He is gentle and humble in heart.

I choose to know; to serve; to fulfill. Yes, at times, I will question, is there a point to it all and the answer will be true: John 10:10! The reward is greater than the sacrifice. John 3:16.

Not all the roads of life are meant for me to explore and imagine. Some questions, I understand God will answer, some He will not. Jeremiah 33:3

Satanic Illuminati/Kabbalah/Freemason/Occult/Catholic/Mormon/Muslim stole everything they have from GOD! 

Demon: (fizzling, shrinking and fading) But...

Human: This IS my choice. I choose NOT to respond with discontent, anger, harsh words or "another tantrum".  Job 42:10-17. 

Demon: what about the coach?

Human: John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

Demon: what about the parent?

Human: Matthew 23: 9

And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

Demon: what about being a team player?

Human: Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Demon: what about understanding? 

Human: Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.

Demon: lastly, what about tomorrow? 

Human: Matthew 6:34

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”


After this, the demon was defeated, diminished and vanished from the human's presence.
Almost instantly, the human felt a sense of peace.  It was one small step for the Kingdom, one giant leap for the child of God.

A short story by DeMaster Thomas, 7/20/2009: conversation with God

Sunday, January 13, 2013

THE POWER OF PRAYER
Before we get started, let's break this down: what does "power" mean: it means the ability to act on the effect a charged energy and control it. "Prayer" means: a deliberate communication with a spiritual entity or deity. Put to all together and you have the ability to control your communication with your deity. This is a privilege, not a right. In our history, during the time B.C., we developed our own ways of communicating that proved to be inefficient, selfish, filtered and tainted.Today, nearly 2030 years later, A.D., we are still doing the same thing! So, how do we know if we are speaking respectfully to the Utmost Elder? This is not our parents or boss at work, this is The Parent and The Boss of Everything! But don't get nervous and say, forget it, I'm just going to do my own thing. It's easier than you think. Let's take a look.

  First-pray with a "child-like" faith - ASK. Remove your adult filters and just ask! Do you remember when you were a kid and went to ask for something? You had a heart filled with an idea and expectation of receiving, then you asked and believed you would get an answer. It may not have been the answer you were looking for, but you knew if you asked, you would get a response. If what you ask for is in line with what you need, you will get it right at the time you need it. Hard to believe, but so true it's scary and so simple, a child can do it :-)




 Second-pray with confidence and belief. Before you ask in prayer, ask yourself the same thing-do I need what I am asking for? Is it in line with the good will and betterment of self and others? How will what I ask for be applied and when? If you can answer this for yourself, then you can ask in prayer and it will be done for you.



Third-pray with humility and trust. This is the head spiritual energy and deity that is beyond your physical, material world. Remember who you are speaking to and welcome warm receive with open arms. Be humble and trust you will be heard. This is open conversation, but it is respectful conversation as well. Act in accordance with confession and thanks.


This is the full body of prayer. Grace will bathe you, you will be sufficient in all things at all times and you will be good in every plan you execute. Now be careful how you apply this. We live in a world where there is excess, too much of one thing goes to one person and we possess the power to spread happiness to others in need. When this "pay it forward" motion is continued, every person is reached and everyone receives the answer to their prayer in one way, shape, form or fashion or another. If a person asks for food, do you give them a rock? No, I hope that you would feed them. What you give to others as they ask of you is exactly what you will get in answer to your prayers. Okay, this is a little confusing, let me rephrase this. Prayers are answered through the actions of one person to another. Both parties have power: the power to ask, believe and trust and the power to fulfill, honor and uplift.

 So what happens next? You pray, the Holy Spirit delivers, you get a reply, open the "spiritual" envelope and hope for the best. An answer to our prayer is the most frustrating part of the process, because we are humans with child-like hearts and when we don't get the answer we expected, we are hurt, sometimes angry and feel let down. The only answers to prayer are:
1. YES-go and do good with what you have been granted.
2. NO-because it is not right for you and this is to protect you.
3. GO SLOW-this will be granted and given to you, in time, be patient and prepare, it is coming.
4. GROW-there is more you need to learn before what you seek can be given to you.
5. GO-prayer granted, you're welcome.

Power is the most amazing ability a human has. Prayer is the greatest form of other-world communication known to human kind. Put them together and you have the ability to actually "talk" to the Son of the Creator! And that is nothing short of a miracle. No matter your faith or background, culture or belief, this is an open line and all are welcome. So go ahead, give it a try and let Him know what's on your heart today. 

Until next time, I am DeMaster Thomas and this - is Real Living

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Thank-You


Thank You, Lord
by: DeMaster Thomas

I asked God to take away my pain-
God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my body healthy-
God said, No. Your spirit is whole; your body is only temporary.

I asked God to give me patience-
God said, No. Patience is a lesson of tribulation.
It is not granted; it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness-
God said, No. I give you blessings; happiness is up to you.

I asked God to make my life easy-
God said, No. You must grow on your own.
But I will prune you to make you fruitful.
 
I asked God to give me all things that I might enjoy life-
God said, No. I gave you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me.
And finally-God said, Yes. No questions asked.