~ ~ Blessed assurance, God's PROMISE to His saved is HIS GOOD PLEASURE having predestined His own before the foundation of the world, not according to anything we do, but according to HIS OWN PURPOSE ~ ~ forever . . . . 2 Thessalonians 2:13 ~ ~ ~ “But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth” 2 Timothy 1:9 ~ ~ ~ “who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,” :yahoo: Many are called by God, but few are chosen to accomplish His purposes! Indeed what a humbling scenario. That God would reach out first, as He always has! Now that's the definition of a true and loving God. God purposed in His heart to create us in His image and likeness that He could offer His heart to any that would respond! Then He orchestrated His wonderful redemption plan to accommodate a divine romance, between Creator and the crown of His creation! Sending His own Son to clear away all that stood as a barrier for a fruitful relationship. And then sending the Holy Spirit to seal each and every promise He hath made towards us! Then He patiently awaits for His adopted family to grow, enlarge and be purified to be pleasing in His sight. Now and forevermore! Truly, there is no other God like our God! His goodness if from everlasting to everlasting! Who or what can prevent all of Heaven and Earth and all things created to sing forth His praises?! And yet He knows and loves each of us personally and intimately. Each being fearfully and wonderfully made by Him. Surely then God is just as anxious for this redemption story to end as we are! Nevermore to be separated or disparaged. For this divine romance between God and man will forever stand as a testimonial of God's greatness, love and tender heart! TR Oh the depth of Gods great love for me, it is beyond comprehension in my finite brain but I am eternally grateful to be counted among my Redeemers sheep. :prayer-hands: :good: Is that ewe Tammie? Long time no see! TR Yes sir dear brother, I have had some heavy to bare family events, illnesses among the family, and many things to happen that show satan and his minions are alive well and kickin’ — praying life settles a bit to remain active with my RITAN family, I have missed everyone. Yes Tammie, sooooo ready!!! Maranatha!!! Dearest Heavenly Father, please fill Tammie with your calming peace. Asking Lord that you send warrior angels to protect and fight against any demonic activity. Your divine protection for her and every member of her family as well. We come against each and every strategy of the devil that has been set against her! Knowing that he intends to increase his activities, we pray and ask that you thwart any effort on his part and destroy every evil plan. All to Your glory Father. Bathe her in the light of your Love and expose and destroy any and all darkness, in Jesus's precious and powerful name. We also pray that you supply Your glorious healing touch and tender mercies wherever it is needed. Bless her precious heart in new and glorious ways, causing her strength and faith to only grow. Give her a personal witness and testimony of who You are and how much she found pleasing in your sight. Lift her heart into the Heavenly realm and let her rest in Your still water. And when accusations are brought against her biting as vipers that she may shake them off as she focus's only upon the cross of Christ! Let her put on the whole armor of God as a holy and righteous warrior, pleading the name and blood of Jesus. Whether to thwart demons or to yield Your healing glories! Let her also see two sets of footprints as she walks to follow You Lord! Love & blessings....Tender Reed TR - I so greatly appreciate your heart felt prayer to our Father. It is deeply felt in my spirit. Thank you! Indeed from my heart and the heart of the Father as well! He has chosen you and will direct you with His Spirit! TR I was about to do a "shout out" to you, Tammie, but was traveling all week and am just now getting back here. Glad to see you back!
~ ~ ~ . . . Ephesians 1:4 ~ ~ ~ “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,”
I have kept up with the ginormous amount of world events as much as possible, from earthquakes, to the planets, to Weird weather, to political extremes, to civil unrest....name it, it is happening. In my world of healthcare, we are seeing a rise in deaths as well, much can be related to the unhealthy baby boomers, but many more to the work of demons in people’s lives. What a “wonderful world” — NOT! So ready to fly :prayer-hands:
