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Heidi:
I have angonising over sin in my life stil present, for two reasons.  Firstly, God opened my spiritual eyes and ears.  I have come out of Mystery Babylon and believe with all my heart and soul the things that I have read in BT.com.  It all makes perfect sence now.
The sin still present in my life (I belief that their are many others), is that I cannot seem to stop the destructive habit of smoking.  God knows I have tried and every time I don't succeed, I feel even more fearful of not being part of the chosen....
Until....I read the emails sent to Ray (worshiping in spirit and truth)

[Ray Replies]

"Dear Steve:

God has given ALL OF US, weaknesses.  Some have financial problems, others marital, others health, others bad tempers, others fear and uncertainty, others are mentally and emotionally unstable, etc., etc., etc.  The thing to remember is, "GOD AIN'T FINISHED WITH YOU YET"!!

Don't feel that just because you have certain problems and weaknesses that you will never ever overcome them. GOD IS ABLE! These weaknesses humble us and drive us to our knees and herefore, they do a good work in us. 

I have as many genetic and emotional weaknesses as anyone, but I don't let them get me down.  I press on with the assurance that God will not let me down. And as we mature, we find that we are stronger in faith, and mature even more quickly.  I do not have near the sins today that I had just a half dozen years ago.   God has conquered things in me that I was never able to conquer, try as hard as I may.

Peter denied Jesus three times in one evening.  But in later years, Peter was a bold a lion!  Be of good cheer, as Jesus said,  He overcame THE WORLD, and it is this same Jesus that is now living IN US!

God be with you,

Ray"

I am so greatful for this email, because I can stop trying now and know that God s at work in my life.

Love
Heidi

 

brandon h:
Well Heidi, I was going to post a seperate message asking for prayer with some of my weaknesses that seem to just be lingering; things I seem to just not get over how hard I try. But I belive that this post is confirmation for me to agree with you. That e-mail was indeed refreshing to read and has lifted my spirit some. There truly, truly is now no condemnsation for those who are in Christ Jesus.(Rom 8-1). And though we feel sorrowful for our sins, it makes the spirit all the more worse when we let condemnation get a hold of us. I struggle with fears and uncertainty, even though I believe all that has been opened up to me. I've struggled with the thought of being double-minded because of this. But I know Christ has made progress in me, and will continue to as long as I'm in this mortal body. Thank you for posting this, Heidi. Be strong in Christ. And remember, we all have our weaknesses, and there's nothing wrong with sharing them with the saints. That's what we're here for.

14 " For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, accordingly to the power that worketh within us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus thruoghout all ages, world without end. Amen." Ephesians Ch 3

By the way, the Lord delivered me from smoking 4 years ago. It is possible, just continue to believe!!

Heidi:
God is very faithfull.  Since posting this message on His site He has been speaking to me through His word.

Rom 8: 12-17
" 12.  Therefor, brothers, we have an obligation- but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.  For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,
14. because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
15.  For you did not receive a Spirit of fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.  And by Him we cry, "Abba, Father....[/b]

WOW....true worship is obedience, please pray for me to be an overcomer.

Love
Heidi

kweli:
Praying for you Heidi

--- Quote from: Heidi on May 16, 2008, 07:47:03 PM ---He has been speaking to me through His word.
--- End quote ---
That must have been a great experience.

gmik:
Thanks Heidi for bring this up.  I just read this post today.  I had not seen that e mail from Ray.  I am going to print it and memorize it :D

You know, if God ain't finished we me yet, then he is not finished w/ you yet, and therefore there is no need to JUDGE(wrongly) anyone.  What freedom that I don't have to be the HOLY SPIRIT to someone!!  Who can cast that first stone.

Freedom from Babylonian churchy preachy judmental crap is FREEDOM INDEED!!

PS as a past smoker and an occasional social smoker now, I can tell you it is not what bothers me----those pesky inside beasts that want to take over the throne, now thats something to pray for! -selfishness is my big one (i think) ;)

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