IS YOUR FAITH A PRIVATE THING? THOUGHTS ON ENDING 2023 TO 2024 ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I am older now, I am now seventy years old. I just had my birthday recently. I have a story. I guess, we all have a story of who we are, why we are, the way we are. What shapes us, what guides us, what has life taught us? Deep huh?

I choose to write about what I have learned in a deep way. Because scratching the surface does not cut it. And so I share my faith. Is sharing my faith easy? NO!

There are things about me, that I wish I could not express. That I could keep quiet about, but I never really had family, or siblings, or even friends, who even understood, let alone agreed with me. So I turned to God. Yes, at a very young age. And there was a time, I walked away from HIM. And that was the biggest mistake I ever, made in my life. But it taught me.

It taught me that there is a God, and I really cannot be me, without expressing that. Do I try and push my belief on others? No. I learned that as well a long time ago. I respect others beliefs, because I understand, that we all learn things differently. But, not only that, I am not really a talker. I have always found my outlet in writing. So I write about my faith. Again, never pushing what I know, or at least not with those who are people, in my life, that I know, never to cross that line. But if they crossed it I would meet them there in the middle. 

So I have been quiet. Yet, I know what God says in HIS word, that we are to shine our lights. We are to give God glory. 

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS, AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER WHICH IS IN HEAVEN. Matthew 5:16 King James. 

I do so on social media. I shine my light, because again I am not really a talker. But I do share it, if I feel the prompting, and try and comfort others, that I meet, I tell them, to trust God, but I don’t try and preach. I do try and be careful with that. Thats the only outlet I really do have. But even there lately, thoughts on God are censored. I have seen that, the devil does not want people to know truth. Which is sad. But it is happening even in our country, folks are being denied, for just believing. 

Times, have changed. Its a different world, from what I grew up in. There are things that are accepted, that are evil, and ugly, and morals and values, are not honored. If people have values, and morals, why don’t they say anything, I wonder?

At this point in my life, the only ones who really truly understand me, are my son, and husband, who I love dearly. My husband knows my heart, and protects my feelings, and understands my faith. We could not have gotten married if he did not. I am a deep quiet well of water. My son as well, he is growing, a young man. But I don’t push my faith on him as he finds his way. I do tell him what I know, but he will grow, he will find his way. God will guide him. But he understands me.

Many do not understand me. Or if they do understand me, they have their reasons for staying away. I respect that. I have come to a place in my life, where God has so blessed me, in life, that I am content. 

Being content, is being at peace, with myself, and others, even if others do not agree with me, or my faith. I have this blog, that is sort of like a diary, except you won’t find any dirty tidbits of any kind of a revelation, that would shame me. Why? I took it to the cross years ago. I realized years ago, very strongly, that I have to express my faith. Without condemning someone. Without judging someone, because I never liked that feeling myself. 

We all sin, and come short of the glory of God. We all do, and don’t think that you don’t, we do. I cannot be in denial, of who I am in Christ. I always remember this verse, that Christ told us, that if we were ashamed of HIM, HE would be ashamed of us. 

FOR WHOSOEVER SHALL BE ASHAMED OF ME AND OF MY WORDS, OF HIM SHALL THE SON OF MAN BE ASHAMED, WHEN HE SHALL COME IN HIS OWN GLORY, AND IN HIS FATHERS OF THE HOLY ANGELS. LUKE 9:26 King James. 

So I will even state it here. I am not ashamed of who I am in Christ. Whether people agree with me, or not. Whether they don’t believe or not. I know that I know there is a God, and I praise HIM. 

FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: FOR IT IS THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION TO EVERYONE THAT BELIEVETH; TO THE JEW FIRST AND ALSO TO THE GREEK. Romans 1:16 King James.

I am not a people pleaser, I do try and please God. Its the end of 2023, I have so many goals, and aspirations. Even at this point in my life. I found my pour painting, an outlet, that just keeps me busy as well. Which, I never knew I had a talent for, but I do. I like learning, and growing, on that vine with Christ, HE just showed me though, and its a gift. One that I pray to give HIM glory in.

FOR DO I NOW PERSUADE MEN, OR GOD? OR DO I SEEK TO PLEASE MEN? FOR IF I YET PLEASED MEN, I SHOULD NOT BE THE SERVANT OF CHRIST. Galatians 1:10 King James.

I am a servant of Christ, I do works. I know this did not save me. But I do share my faith, because of who HE is, and what HE has done in my life. I serve Christ, and if it brings others to HIM, by who I am, or what I know, then glory to God.

But I always know life is in Gods hands. But I will close this year, expressing my faith, shouting it to the mountain tops. Even if no one hears me, or reads my blog. I will not be ashamed. I am grateful to God. I love God, with all my heart, soul, and mind. HE has been so good to me. Answered my prayers, still answers my prayers. Protects me, takes people out of my life, who don’t love me. Who have been jealous of me. Who really were not my friend. HE teaches me to be kind, so much HE has taught me, and done for me, so no, I don’t think my faith is private. 

I am scratching the surface, but even from my beginnings. HE taught me, HE was there. See, I was not to be born. Long story short, mama could not have children, but my father prayed for me, to be conceived. I was. So, just in that, I know there is a God, and I will not keep my faith private. 

Blessings, and love, may God bless your New year. I pray that for all of us. 

AND HOPE MAKETH NOT ASHAMED; BECAUSE THE LOVE OF GOD IS SHED ABROAD IN OUR HEARTS BY THE HOLY GHOST WHICH IS GIVEN UNTO US. Romans 5:5 King James.

So as I conclude, all I know is that Christ is the way, the truth and life. For me anyway, I really could not get to know God, till I began really walking in love with HIM, and yes others. Trying to keep the commandments. Trying to judge myself, and see where I have gone wrong, and right. I never went wrong trying to find HIM, HE showed me who HE is. This is why I have faith, and try to share it. 

Elena Ramirez

WHY I LOVE MY JEWISH FRIENDS ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

By this title, one would think I have many Jewish friends, I really don’t. I have only one Jewish friend, who I just admire, and respect so much. He is like a pen pal. I have never met him but we do share our admiration for our Lord Jesus Christ.

But I say this, because I love all Jewish people. So I make them all my friend. By walking in love with and toward them. By respecting their ways. By respecting their rights. By respecting the heritage they have. Because they are a link to God.

I am sad, that they suffer sometimes. Like with the Holocaust. I get so sad when I see hate crimes toward them.

But I see something in them that draws me to them. I see Gods hand and love. According to my King James bible I see the history, of how it all began, and how they are a part of Jesus, and His heritage as well.

Now many Jews do not believe Jesus is the Messiah. And thats their loss. Because He shared in the lineage of the Jews. They do not see, that He was sent by God to save us from our sins. That He will return someday. That He will gather those who believe in Him, and take them to His Kingdom.

Many other races, claim with hate, that Jews hated Jesus, because he was crucified. They blame the Jews. And so thats their excuse to hate Jews. But it is all so wrong, so deceptive. If one looks closer, many were involved, including the Romans, who Christ suffered under.

Christ, then and even now, wants none of us to hate each other. Racism is ugly, in all forms. And when I see it, I cringe, because I know that God is not a respecter of persons, (Romans 2:11 King James) and that we are called to love one another. I have seen it in the body of Christ, racism, and hate. I have seen it in from the pulpit, when pastors, do not encourage us to love one another.

So when I say I love the Jewish people, I also need to clarify that I love all people. I have nothing against anybody. Live and let live, I think….

Though, I see, that many hate Christians as well. Christ told us this would be the case. I choose to want to obey God in this, to love one another. I don’t see race. Or color. I see another fellow human being.

My dear Jewish friend, who tries and nurtures my faith now and then, with just insight into the roots of the Jewish faith, but who is also a Christian, told me just this morning, that he had a Jewish cousin, who rejected a link he tried to share with her, that is a church service on Sabbath. She is a left minded Jew, and when he told me this I grieved with him. Because she does not understand, the link between Christ and the Jews, and dismisses the love, she could have. Its sad, because anybody who does dismiss Christ, really is not living fully. These kind of actions can bring curses, not blessings. I do pray for her, and when he shared this with me, it made me sad, that she rejects love, and truth.

Maybe my thinking is simple minded in this, but I realize how helpless I can be on some occasions. I have days, when I have seen how much I need God. When I see, my sins, my mistakes, has led me to where I am. I have reaped what I sowed. Yet God has been so good to me, probably far more then I deserve, and I am grateful. But His King James word taught me, there is a wrath from God. Avoid it if you can. Learn from the people of Israel. The Jewish nation.

“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Oh if only I could warn people, and tell them to stay on the straight path with Christ. Don’t deny him. No matter what you have been taught, or not taught. To grow, and to stray away from false people, false dreams. To get a good education, or skill. Don’t hate anybody, or any race. Its poison. We all just want to survive, and yes thrive.

More so, now that I am older. I see the error of my ways. From my past. I see how religion, rules, regulations, traditions, rituals can mess a person up. But having a relationship with Jesus, is my hearts desire. How can I want to be blessed but reject the one who blesses? Makes no sense.

Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭6:3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

So yes, I see, how I have made mistakes, that were sins, that offended God. I see what God has done for me in the past. And how gracious He has been, yet He has corrected me. He has used His truth from my King James to show me all this. To show me what path to take.

God used the Jewish people, He set them apart. He watched them closely, and loved them so much yes, that His plan in this was to make Jesus a Jew. I cannot help but admire the Jewish people for that very reason.

To bring knowledge to us, through Holy men and women of God. So I long for that wisdom, and knowledge to avoid the wrath of God. To truly have the fear of God. To want to obey God in these matters. To not offend God. Yes, God loves Israel, but can we not see He loves us all. So one should honor that God loves Israel.

“Truly God is good to Israel, Even to such as are of a clean heart.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭73:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

When one dismisses God, do they not understand they are hurting themselves? If not now, in the future, or even when they stand before God.

I count on knowing God, to be close to God, to perhaps avoid catastrophes, or problems or accidents. I so depend on Him for healing me. Those that reject God, do not see, that we all will need Him someday, if not now, when we leave this earth. You want your name written in the lambs book of life.

My friend, was describing a moment just where he experienced darkness in his home, and it reminded him how there will be darkness, and damnation for those who reject Christ. Hell will be their destination because they rejected Christ. This is how he explained it. As a Jew himself:

The thought of being in outer darkness and in torment forever scares the hell out of me! And I’ve had a vision of just that in my small 1/2 bath in my house after using it in the middle of the night! I couldn’t see my hand in front of me it was so dark in there. Extending that reality to an eternity without GOD and being in torment is a horrific thought! And these stiff necked people just won’t see it when there is more evidence for Messiah and more resources available to them than at any point in human history! So sad.

They don’t see it, because they are choosing darkness now. So darkness will be their destination. Christ is the way, the truth, and life. John 14:6 King James

He is light.

THEN SPAKE JESUS, AGAIN UNTO THEM, SAYING I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD: HE THAT FOLLOWETH ME SHALL NOT WALK IN DARKNESS, BUT SHALL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE. JOHN 8:12 King James.

When I read a verse like this or Jeremiah 30:17, (next verse below) a promise from God, for His people, I claim it for me. Gods word brings light to me. Thats why I read it every day, even if its just a verse in the morning, or a verse at night before I fall asleep.

I claim it, because I am a part of the heritage of Christ, grafted into His Kingdom. See this is where I have gotten my wisdom, and understanding by the Holy Ghost through Gods holy word. My King James bible, that I promote. For I know His voice, and to another I will not follow. He used these people, the dear Jewish people, to bring word, to bring this, how can I not be grateful? And I love the Jewish people. What an Honor God gave them.

FOR I WILL RESTORE HEALTH UNTO THEE, AND I WILL HEAL THEE OF THY WOUNDS, SAITH THE LORD; BECAUSE THEY CALLED THEE AN OUTCAST, SAYING THIS IS ZION, WHOM NO MAN SEEKETH AFTER.

So one does see the history. One sees the contribution Jews brought to us all to understand God. And thats what makes me love these people. The gifting God has given them draws me to them to want to understand my Lord more. To know what pleased Him then, could make a difference even now. For my life.

If I could warn someone to be careful not to hate, I would, but when you hate the apple of Gods eye, the Jewish people, you are asking for the wrath of God. Thats not too smart. To be honest.

For He has said, He will bless those who bless them, and curse those who curse them. If you want to be blessed, accept Christ as Lord and savior. Then this heritage will be yours as well.

AND I WILL BLESS THEM THAT BLESS THEE, AND CURSE HIM THAT CURSETH THEE; AND IN THEE SHALL ALL FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED. Genesis 12:3 King James.

Just in this scripture I see the promise from God that we all are blessed by the Jews. Because God blesses them.

Now I don’t just say this, to change your mind, but if you truly love the Jewish people, God will bless you as well. As you pray for them.

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM: THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE. PEACE BE WITHIN THY WALLS, AND PROSPERITY WITHIN THY PALACES. FOR MY BRETHREN AND COMPANSIONS SAKES, I WILL NOW SAY, PEACE BE WITHIN THEE. BECAUSE OF THE HOUSE OF THE LORD OUR GOD I WILL SEEK THY GOOD. Psalms 12:6-9 King James.

Interesting how God inspires me, but yes, His choice to choose Israel, the Jewish people, to teach us all His truth, just amazes me. God bless my friend, thank you Lord, that He inspires me, to know you better as well. I pray healing, and protection, provision for my dear friend. He knows though. He is a gift a link that reminds me of God.

Lord, I do pray for the Jewish people, for Israel. I pray for their peace, and well being, their protection. Prosper them mightily. Dispatch angels on their behalf, speak to them still, and let them see your love for them. Even now by the blood of Jesus, bless them to see you. In Jesus name. Amen.

In Christ, and His blessings, I am grateful for my salvation. My family, husband and son, our relations. I am just grateful for everything……

God is good. All the time.

Elena Ramirez

LORD HELP ME BE A PERSON WHO KEEPS YOUR WORD AND MINE ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

This is a prayer. I am taking a different kind of path, in my writing today. See, usually I speak to you all, and share my thoughts. But today, I am praying to God. I am trying to express myself, to Him, and perhaps you can be inspired. I pray so…. but I just feel a sense to talk to Him about this. So this is personal…

Father, my God, my Lord, in you, I seek. Lord, I do praise you. I honor you. I give you glory. I actually admit as well, I do fear you. It is in you, that I ask for counsel, understanding. It is you, I want to please, in all things, so I put this in perspective. You know my heart, but I just feel like I need to put this in words, so even I can understand.

This is my prayer Lord. For you are my greatest example. You keep your word. You always have, you always will. You have taught me these things, and that is why my faith has grown, and that I see is greater than it used to be. Though, I know there is much to learn, I take your Holy word, my King James bible to heart. Lord, you taught me early, to take your word, and use it. To apply it to my situations, to use that as my sword of truth. For it is sharp, and will cut into all matters.

THEN SAID THE LORD UNTO ME, THOU HAST WELL SEEN: FOR I WILL HASTEN MY WORD TO PERFORM IT. Jeremiah 1:12. King James.

FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS QUICK, AND POWERFUL, AND SHARPER THAN ANY TWOEDGED SWORD, PIERCING EVEN TO THE DIVIDING ASUNDER OF SOUL AND SPIRIT, AND OF THE JOINTS AND MARROW, AND IS A DISCERNER OF THE THOUGHTS AND INTENTS OF THE HEART. Hebrews 4:12 King James.

How many times Lord, have I needed a word, a thought from you, to guide me, to instruct me, to tell me who you are, and I have found it, just opening my Bible? Lord you know, you know every thought. So I want my thoughts to reflect you. You see everything I do. Why would I try to fool myself or you or others, when I know that I know you see? So this is why I also want to be like you, to keep my word.

CAN ANY HIDE HIMSELF IN SECRET PLACES THAT I SHALL NOT SEE HIM? SAITH THE LORD, DO NOT I FILL HEAVEN AND EARTH SAITH THE LORD. Jeremiah 23:24 King James.

For I see it as holy. I see it as truth. I see it anointed, and powerful, and I will not compromise my self with anything else.

You have taught me to keep my word. You are my greatest example dear Lord. You have shown me, if I want to be taken seriously. I must apply your Holy word, to my writing, to who I am, and I must let it become fruit in me. In every thing I do.

Sometimes, your word is hidden in my heart. I may not always remember the scripture verse. But I know the main words to search for it. To find it, to apply it. This is why I love my King James. Because it has those “keys” folks, don’t understand that, when I try to tell them, how you tell us not to change or add to your word. I believe it is for those reasons. Because you have spoken it, but the enemy corrupts it. So folks, do not get true anointed word. Sometimes it sounds pretty, but it is not what you said. We need to hide that truth in our hearts.

THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART, THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST THEE. PSALM 119:11 King James.

I have not always been a person of my word Lord. And it grieves me, that as I grew up, I lied. I cheated. I cut corners, and I was not who I should be in you. I thought that was right. I was wrong. I repented. I saw the error of my ways. I saw that I was on the fence so to speak, between the world and you. And I knew, I had to keep your ways, as much as I can so I do not sin against you.

It has taken me many years, to grow, to produce fruit, that I pray honors you my Lord.

Recently, my husband, gave me a compliment, and was proud of me, that I kept my word to someone. I won’t say what it was. But I was challenged. I did something for this person, and said I would do it, because this person was kind to me, and my husband. I could have just given lip service. But no, I kept my word.

Many times, Lord, and you see, that people have told me they would do something, and they do not. This has been one of my greatest frustrations.

How many times this has grieved me. I get weary. Maybe its just a reminder though for me, to try and keep my word to you. To keep my word to others. To not be an example of those who do not keep their word.

THY WORD IS VERY PURE: THEREFORE THY SERVANT LOVETH IT. Psalms 119:140 King James.

When someone uses word that is not from you, I do get that discernment. I do see how misleading it can be. So many examples, but they claim it, but it does not come from you. It comes from the corrupt words, the enemy uses to deceive people.

LET NO MAN DECEIVE YOU, WITH VAIN WORDS: FOR BECAUSE OF THESE THINGS COMETH THE WRATH OF GOD UPON THE CHILDREN OF DISOBEDIENCE. Ephesians 5:6 King James.

This is why I do not follow Christian leaders, who do not apply King James word. Because the anointing does not come from you, and I don’t want anything false to flow to my spirit. For it could hurt me, because it is not truth. I don’t want to be counted with those who are disobedient, and I think deep down neither do any of your children, but the word has deceived them, because it may sound pretty. But it is corrupt.

FOR WE ARE NOT AS MANY WHICH CORRUPT THE WORD OF GOD: BUT AS OF SINCERITY, BUT AS OF GOD, IN THE SIGHT OF GOD SPEAK WE IN CHRIST. II Corinthians 23:17 King James.

I do love your word Lord. But how easy is it for us to slip if we are not mindful of it? How deceptive can the enemy be if we are not daily in your word? My thoughts any way…

As this is my prayer.

I just want to be able to be someone who tries to keep your word. Tries to keep my own. For you take no pleasure in any of us, not keeping your word. Not keeping a vow.

BETTER IS IT THAT THOU SHOULDEST NOT VOW, THAN THAT THOU SHOULDEST VOW AND NOT PAY. SUFFER NOT THY MOUTH TO CAUSE THY FLESH TO SIN; NEITHER SAY THOU BEFORE THE ANGEL, THAT IT WAS AN ERROR: WHEREFORE SHOULD GOD BE ANGRY AT THY VOICE, AND DESTROY THE WORK OF THINE HANDS? FOR IN THE MULTITUDE OF DREAMS AND MANY WORDS THERE ARE ALSO DIVERS VANITES: BUT FEAR THOU GOD. Ecclesiastes 5:5-7 King James.

Fearing you Lord, in that which you have taught me, is not just respect, not just honor, or reverence, for I do honor you, and respect you. But I fear you. I fear you leaving me alone. I fear displeasing you, and that your anger would rise against me, and in the curses, there are in not serving you. I fear you. I am truly afraid of who you are. The earth is yours, the fullness thereof. Any where I am on this earth, you know where I am. I cannot hide, or try to fool you, or myself. So I bring myself all to the obedience of Christ.

IF I ASCEND UP INTO HEAVEN, THOU ART THERE: IF I MAKE MY BED IN HELL, BEHOLD THOU ART THERE. IF I TAKE THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, AND DWELL IN THE UTTERMOST PARTS OF THE SEA: EVEN THERE SHALL THY HAND LEAD ME, AND THY RIGHT HAND SHALL HOLD ME. IF I SAY, SURELY THE DARKNESS SHALL COVER ME: EVEN THE NIGHT SHALL BE LIGHT UPON ME. YEA, THE DARKNESS HIDETH NOT FROM THEE; BUT THE NIGHT SHINETH AS THE DAY: THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT ARE BOTH ALIKE TO THEE. FOR THOU HAST POSSESSED MY REINS: THOU HAST COVERED ME IN MY MOTHERS WOMB. I WILL PRAISE THEE; FOR I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE: MARVELLOUS ARE THY WORKS; AND THAT MY SOUL KNOWETH RIGHT WELL. Psalms 139:8-14 King James.

You have taught me who I am in Christ. You have taught me to be mindful to praise you. For all you are, all you do. To seek your face, and not just your hand. You provide for me, take care of me. You have proven yourself, to me, so much that I know that I know you are God. No one can take that away from me. No one.

I have failed you many times I am sure in this. And for that I repent. But I truly see its so important. Not only for my own self, but because of who you are. Because I want to be known for keeping my word.

Lord, I am also reminded, that in growing, in you on the vine, I know others are looking at me. They are looking at my fruit. What do they see? I suppose I should not care, but yet I do. Because I am an ambassador for Christ. I need to represent you in truth, and love. If I am not keeping my word, to them or to you. They would see it. Some could offer grace. But I could lose an opportunity to serve you, and to bring light. So I must keep my word. When others have not kept their word to me, I do try and give grace. But sometimes, it makes me sad. So I just want to please you in this matter my Lord.

Lord, I am at a place now, where sometimes, I have no patience, for those who do not keep their word. I must really watch how I react. But it has caused me to isolate myself. To sometimes walk alone. Though, I know you are walking with me.

Lord, I never want to give place to the enemy in this. I don’t want to say things in jest. In passing, just to say it. Or to be a people pleaser. Or to puff myself up in any kind of pride. I don’t want to make you sad for missing it. I have missed some things, so much that I grieve now. Though I know you forgive. I just don’t want to take your grace for granted.

Thank you Lord, for hearing my prayer. In Jesus name.

Amen

I WILL OBEY GOD AND I DON’T CARE WHO LIKES IT ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Sometimes, you have moments, and you just speak it to yourself, and you justify it, to yourself. You confirm it in your spirit. You say enough is enough, and I am just going to obey God, and I don’t care who likes it or not.

They don’t live my life, they don’t know what I really have gone through, and they have not walked in my shoes. So I will obey God.

Faith pleases God, and I am at that point and yes very beyond. See God does not have to prove anything to me.

He proved it on the cross. He proved it by saving me. He proves it when He protects me, provides for me.

Listens to me. Knows my heart. Comforts me, strengthens me, gives me courage….

So I know I have a relationship with the King of Kings. I know who HE is, according to my King James word.

And HE is not mocked. Oh He is so kind, and gracious, but HE is not mocked. You don’t mess with God.

You don’t take grace and think its a license to sin. You don’t abuse what Christ did on the cross for you. You don’t. You don’t take HIS laws, and think oh that was in the Old Testament. Its a new covenant now. No, God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. The only difference HE made from the Law is that He gave us Christ, to take the penalty for our sins. Instead of the sacrifices they made with birds or whatever from the Old Testament.

And one way I will obey God, is I won’t argue about what I know from God.

That has been so frustrating to me, because I can be a warrior. But I am tired of it. I will present the truth, but I won’t argue about truth. Because truth stands on its own merit. I don’t want to waste anybodies time, but I won’t let someone waste my time as well, distract me, when I know what I know. From God Himself, the greatest source of truth.

But you don’t abuse His laws. He did not change that, and some folks just don’t understand that.

You just don’t treat holiness, casually, or think it is o.k. to do this and that, when you reap curses on yourself.

Oh my gosh, when I think where I started, where I am now, I am amazed, at what God can do.

How it really does require a commitment to God. To please Him. To want to serve Him, to want to obey.

This is where our spiritual growth happens. But it requires OBEDIENCE!

We are on a vine folks, and we all grow at different places. But if we cannot obey we will not grow, in fact, we can be burned like the King James scriptures states. You think that is a generalization? A metaphor? No.

FOR IF GOD SPARED NOT THE NATURAL BRANCHES, TAKE HEED LEST HE ALSO NOT SPARE THEE. ROMANS 11:21 KING JAMES.

I AM THE VINE, YE ARE THE BRANCHES: HE THAT ABIDETH IN ME, AND I IN HIM, THE SAME BRINGETH FORTH MUCH FRUIT. JOHN 15:5 King James.

BOAST NOT AGAINST THE BRANCHES. BUT IF THOU BOAST, THOU BEAREST NOT THE ROOT, BUT THE ROOT THEE. ROMANS 11:8 KING JAMES.

IF A MAN ABIDE NOT IN ME, HE IS CAST FORTH AS A BRANCH, AND IS WITHERED: AND MEN GATHER THEM, AND CAST THEM INTO THE FIRE, AND THEY ARE BURNED. John 15:6 King James.

Sometimes, I am so amazed at the pride, of folks. The lack of humbleness, and meekness, in the sight of God.

How patient HE is, but again, HE is not mocked. Read Galatians 6:7 from a King James just to know this….

I fear God, like the scriptures say. I say it often. Because it is the most healthiest thing I can do. Fear God and obey.

Enough, I am just releasing this, into the spiritual realm, confirming it here to whoever reads this. But my main audience is to God. By the Holy Spirit. I never want to grieve my Lord. He has been so gracious and patient with me, but He does correct me when I am wrong. When I miss it. But He says try again, do it my way….so I cleave unto my Lord. In little things and big things. I don’t leave anything to chance any more. I WANT TO OBEY. Thats where it starts…. I REPENT!

I PRAY!

YE SHALL WALK AFTER THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND FEAR HIM, AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, AND OBEY HIS VOICE, AND YE SHALL SERVE HIM, AND CLEAVE UNTO HIM. DEUTERONOMY 13:4 King James.

And like I said, I don’t care to please anybody about this. This is who I am in Christ, and I know how good He is, and I don’t want to play spiritual games with myself, or anybody else. This is my truth, and if you cannot see how important it is for you to want to obey God, and grow, then that’s between you and God. Not me.

I begin by the word I use, and read. My King James, it tells me, don’t change, don’t add, don’t delete my word, and I stand on that, by my King James bible, that is over 400 years old, thats a long time, for God to say this is the word I choose obey me in it. Thats a commandment according to Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6, and Revelation 22:18-19 King James.

Look it up, don’t believe me, believe God, because I already know this as truth and I obey.

BUT THIS THING COMMANDED I THEM, SAYING OBEY MY VOICE, AND I WILL BE YOUR GOD, AND YE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE: AND WALK YE IN ALL THE WAYS THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU, THAT IT MAY BE WELL UNTO YOU. JEREMIAH 7:23 King James.

Have a blessed day,

Elena Ramirez

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO WAIT IN PRAYER ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Good Things Happen To Those Who Wait In Prayer….  I don’t know if this was ever a phrase, a cliche, made up by anybody, but I am claiming it as my logo, in life.

I am claiming it, because I have had to wait in prayer.  I am claiming it, because I have seen God answer prayer.  And it was good!

And I am claiming it, because right now, this minute, I am waiting for an answer in prayer.  And its a secret, between me and God right now….

BUT THOU WHEN THOU PRAYEST, ENTER INTO THY CLOSET, AND WHEN THOU HAST SHUT THY DOOR, PRAY TO THY FATHER WHICH IS IN SECRET; AND THY FATHER WHICH SEETH IN SECRET SHALL REWARD THEE OPENLY.  MATTHEW 6:6  KING JAMES.  

And instead of doubting, my faith is kicked in.  Instead, of giving up, I am tenacious, and I am holding onto God with all my being, for an answer in prayer.

I have heard, many say, God will not give you something more than you cannot handle.  But you know what I cannot handle some circumstances, and so I give it to Him.  I actually see myself going to His throne, praising Him, asking Him, and believing for an answer.  As I give to Him, this thing, that I cannot control.  I don’t want to manipulate it, or force it, I am just waiting for an answer from God.  I am believing…..

But I have learned God, is not a fast food God.  Yes, He can do anything in a blink of an eye, He can expedite anything if He chooses in prayer.  So I don’t doubt that at all….

But why does He make us wait sometimes?  I think for a couple of reasons.  One so we don’t take Him for granted.  But also, because we might have to learn about prayer.  We have to learn about Him.  We have to see His ways.  We have to know, that if sin is there, He won’t answer, and He tells us that.  So yes repent, even daily…. get in the practice of that.

IF I REGARD INIQUITY IN MY HEART, THE LORD WILL NOT HEAR ME.  PSALMS 66:18  KJV.

Soul searching is so important.  I have talked about this before…. Getting good King James word, looking at those scriptures, in the way they were written, and speaking them.  I have done that, as an example, with Jeremiah 17:14 KJV, that is a prayer for health.  For healing.  I did this a few years back. And yes, I meditated on that and prayed it, faithfully, for a long time, till I finally got a good answer.

But don’t tell me God does not answer prayer.  Don’t knock prayer.  I know that I know God answers prayer.  My whole life, has been a series of answered prayers.   When folks do that, they actually try to insult my intelligence, because I know better……So I know that, but I won’t get offended….

ASK THEE A SIGN OF THE LORD THY GOD: ASK IT EITHER IN THE DEPTH, OR IN THE HEIGHT ABOVE.  ISAIAH 7:11 King James.  

I had an interesting conversation with someone, who was knocking prayers and thoughts over an issue.  And I won’t get into details.  But what I tried to tell that person, was; don’t do that.  She did not listen.

I tried to tell her, see, we all may need a prayer now and then.  We all need God.  Its mind boggling to me, when I see folks, deny God, and deny prayer.  I tried to give this lady a key.  So to speak, by telling her, how I had fell through the cracks of life, and the only one who came to save me was Jesus.  But I had to pray.

I had to repent.  I had to seek truth.  Did I get cleaned up, on the right path right away?  No, it takes time, sometimes.  But you start the process.  You don’t give up.  You don’t let go of God, and you watch what you do.  But you keep praying….

You don’t entertain devils, when you should be entertaining God and angels, if that makes sense.  Hmmmm.  Another sign to create….

But instead of taking my testimony as truth, she still wanted to fight about it, and deny prayer.  And to me it was dumb.  I am handing you a key lady, I thought to myself, a key that if you don’t like something like this issue, then pray.  But no, she wanted to reject truth.

And frankly, I don’t have time for those kind of people.  Not any more.  So I ended the conversation.  It reminds me of the scripture where you are throwing your pearls to pigs.  Or where you have done all you can, and you have to shake the dust off and go on.  Discernment tells me its a waste of time.

I try believe me, I try, maybe I should pray for more patience with others too.  I would, if some gave me a glimpse of hope, that they were receptive, but silence, or rudeness turns me off.   For, I have seen people treat my pearls like swine, so I walk away.

IN YOUR PATIENCE POSSESS YE YOUR SOULS.  LUKE 21:19  King James.  

But I do know, that I won’t let go of God.  Something about my life, has taught me, never, ever to let go of God.  I won’t.  Maybe because I was conceived by prayer.  My father prayed for me.  To be conceived.

AND TO KNOWLEDGE TEMPERANCE: AND TO TEMPERANCE PATIENCE; AND TO PATIENCE GODLINESS; II PETER 1:6  King James. 

I did not have the benefit of him and my mother being together, so I did not have the unity of a family.  But I learned how to pray, even as a little kid.  I have had to pray, in circumstances, where I had no other option but to seek God.

And I am not ashamed of that, or my life any more.  Only because I know God can change things, and me.  I am not ashamed of my struggles, or my pain.  My scars, remind me, sometimes, I made bad choices.  But my scars, also remind me that by prayer, God can still heal me, so I don’t let go of God in anything.  Do you hear me?  Nothing will make me stop believing.  Because God has done too much for me, and I know that I know there is a God.

To each their own….

God has given me a good man, and a son, and anybody else, that does not understand who I am in Christ, can just stay away, I really don’t care.   I used to depend on others to pray with me, but I have learned God can and will take them out of a persons life.  Maybe so you don’t depend on them, but on Him only.  I don’t know.

But, I have had to seek Him, without asking others for prayer.  Thats where I seem to be right now.  If someone prays, for me, glory to God, but I am being quiet about asking….  I have wounds, that are still healing.  And its not pride, that is making me hold back from asking, but again, I don’t want my needs to be treated shabbily, by anyone, so I don’t ask.

Prayer is holy.

Revision today September 15th – last night the Lord woke me up, and to pray.  But he also reminded me of a couple of people, who I have confided in, and they have offered to pray.  Now, I don’t know if they still are, but one in fact one did say, she prayed and “more then I know.”  I apologize, if I did not acknowledge that here.  But I do appreciate the love and prayers, from those who especially tell me they pray.  I am weary.  I pray for you too….

But I pray, when I need to get an answer, and I won’t give up.  I am learning to keep praying.  Praying without ceasing….

I Thessalonians 5:17  King James  PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

I know, that good things happen to those who pray, and do not give up.  I pray, more than ever now, without ceasing.  And I sense my prayer life is increasing, because I pray for others.  I won’t give lip service and say yeah, I will pray.  Nope, I stop what I am doing, by the prompting of the Holy Spirit and I am praying for folks….  So they see the evidence that someone is praying.

Evidence…   So they can have faith too.  I give it.  I do it as well, because I know when I go through things, if its a testimony that will bring glory to God, or it might help someone, I want them to have hope…..

NOW FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCES OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN.  HEBREWS 11:1  King James.

I want to encourage you.  I truly do.  Don’t walk away from God, even if you did not get an answer to prayer.  Don’t stop praying.  Don’t be like the world, and doubt God.  Don’t. Keep believing.  This may be the only thing you have to hold onto, but it is something.  Prayer can be answered.  I have seen it answered.  Don’t give up.

I have to mention here, though, you cannot pray to anybody but God through Jesus Christ.  If you are praying to someone else, I would repent of that.

Expect miracles, and keep on praying.

“Good things happen to those who wait in prayer.”

I need to make a sign that says that, like the one above, and put it on my wall, to remind me……Its my saying now….

When you get your answer in prayer, give God the glory, thank Him, when you pray, promise Him you will do that, and watch Him, give you a good answer.

BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING; BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN UNTO GOD.  PHILLIPPIANS 4:6 KJV

Just another something I have learned……

Blessings, and love,

 

Elena Ramirez

I TIMOTHY 4:4  FOR EVERY CREATURE OF GOD IS GOOD, AND NOTHING TO BE REFUSED, IF IT BE RECEIVED WITH THANKSGIVING.  FOR IT IS SANCTIFIED BY THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER…..

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HOW TO DISTINGUISH THE SPIRIT OF “DELUSION” ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Have you ever met someone, or found within yourself that spirit of delusion?  The spirit, that thinks it’s right.  That is so argumentative, and determined because frankly, they believe what they see, say, and believe.  But it’s wrong.  And its hard for that person to admit, or to see, for whatever reason….

That if you presented truth to them, they would reject it.  The facts, may be quite evident.  But they cannot distinguish between black or white.  They will call evil good, and good evil.  It does not make sense.

So one can conclude, that they are delusional. 

Well that comes from a lie.  The father of lies, the enemy.  The devil. And it is quite sad, when one knows truth, but one does see, folks, who would rather believe the lie.  Would rather, pursue something, but it is a falsehood.

And that’s always the goal of the enemy.  To deceive.  To make something look like a counterfeit.  To fool someone totally.  And that is a spirit of delusion.

The King James scriptures, here, talk about it.

REMEMBER YE NOT, THAT, WHEN I WAS YET WITH YOU, I TOLD YOU THESE THINGS?  AND NOW YE KNOW WHAT WITHOLDETH THAT HE MIGHT BE REVEALED IN HIS TIME.  

FOR THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY, DOTH ALREADY WORK; ONLY HE WHO NOW LETTETH WILL LET, UNTIL HE BE TAKEN OUT OF THE WAY.  

AND THEN SHALL THAT WICKED BE REVEALED, WHOM THE LORD SHALL CONSUME WITH THE SPIRIT OF HIS MOUTH, AND SHALL DESTROY WITH THE BRIGHTNESS OF HIS COMING:  

EVEN HIM, WHOSE COMING IS AFTER THE WORKING OF satan WITH ALL POWER AND SIGNS AND LYING WONDERS,  AND WITH ALL DECEIVABLENESS OF UNRIGHTEOUSNESS IN THEM THAT PERISH;

BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED NOT THE LOVE OF THE TRUTH, THAT THEY MIGHT BE SAVED.  

AND FOR THIS CAUSE GOD SHALL SEND THEM STRONG DELUSION, THAT THEY SHOULD BELIEVE A LIE:  THAT THEY ALL MIGHT BE DAMNED WHO BELIEVED NOT THE TRUTH, BUT HAD PLEASURE IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.  

II THESSALONIANS 2:5-12 KING JAMES.  

Gee that last verse scares me, as it should you.  Because one is damned, who does not believe the truth, and who has pleasure in unrighteousness.  Yes, it is a spirit of delusion, if you rejoice in unrighteousness.  Only you and God can answer that.  The devil will not tell you that truth, because again, he wants to deceive you.

IN WHOM THE god OF THIS WORLD HATH BLINDED THE MINDS OF THEM WHICH BELIEVE NOT, LEST THE LIGHT OF THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL OF CHRIST, WHO IS THE IMAGE OF GOD, SHOULD SHINE UNTO THEM.  II CORINTHIANS 4:4  KJV.  

So be careful who you ask…..

And you really have to understand the root of it.  Because it can come from many sources.  It could be generational.  It could be because someone did not pursue truth, to begin with.  It could be, someone was taught to lie, to be deceptive, so that the spirit of delusion came to that person very easily.  But it always comes from denying God, and His truth, His gospel.

Again, are you using a King James?  Thats the first step to defeating the spirit of delusion.  

So, one must understand, it is very manipulative.  It is very controlling, the spirit of delusion.

In any event, it does steal from a persons soul, it does deceive, and it does cripple a person spiritually, so they cannot have real discernment, unless they make it right with God.  They cannot see clearly, because the spirit of delusion, clouds their thinking…

But one can be cured, or healed from that spirit of delusion, to see the truth.

By repentance.  By acknowledging one may have that spirit of delusion.  Because frankly, they do not have the mind of Christ in matters.  And only Christ, can deliver someone.  Yet, it also takes wisdom, from God, to have discernment in such matters.  So one must repent, and accept Christ as Lord and savior.  To be delivered.  One must desire, and love truth.  Gods truth.  Yearn for it, so one will not be consumed by the lie, and perish.

I guess, I see it, because I have had poor judgement in the past.  I had it, when I was not a true Christian.  Sure, I believed in God, but I did not know his truth, like I do now, and I was very prone to being deceived.  I don’t think that spirit of delusion left me, until, I totally submitted to God, resisted the enemy, and he left.  I had to see the error of my own ways.  Letting go of pride, to think, I could do it my way…..

FOR WHO HATH KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE MAY INSTRUCT HIM?  BUT WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.  I CORINTHIANS 2:16  KJV.  

So, in some matters, I suppose, I was delusional, especially, in my youth.  because I was not in the truth.  Experience in life, can show you the fruit of that.  When you are not in the truth, of who God is, and what He expects, its very easy, to have a spirit of delusion.

But now, I am a little bit more wiser.  A lot more submissive to God, totally, in fact, as I state it here.  Because I fear God.  And fear of God, can keep you out of trouble.  Not only spiritually, but in life.

I understand His commandments, and law.  I am not perfect.  I know, I can sin, and fall short of His glory, but I don’t take grace for granted.  But this is a gift He gives in understanding.  It’s not me, its Him, because I let Him rule my spirit, in His truth.  And I am very aware, to not try and sin, or to do something that is morally wrong, or deceptive.  I always pray for discernment, so I will not have a spirit of delusion.  I understand one does reap what they sow.  And no, its not karma.  Quit saying that, if you do, because its not King James scriptural.

Have you ever met someone, and you got good or bad vibes from them?  Well thats your gut instinct.  Also known by the Holy spirit.  If you have submitted to God.  But if it is led by God, you will see the good.  But also understand what is evil, and not good, according to His truth, a King James bible.

If the spirit is bad, it will seek company with those who likely, do not know God, and do things that are quite questionable.  Because in retrospect, their spirit is led by the devil.  It will blind someones good judgment, to believe a lie about someone.  

But you always have to see, is there something there, that could be blocking discernment or understanding, to give the spirit of delusion?  

God tells us…

 I ALSO WILL CHOOSE THEIR DELUSIONS, AND WILL BRING THEIR FEARS UPON THEM; BECAUSE WHEN I CALLED, NONE DID ANSWER; WHEN I SPAKE, THEY DID NOT HEAR:  BUT THEY DID EVIL BEFORE MINE EYES, AND CHOSE THAT IN WHICH I DELIGHTED NOT.  ISAIAH 66:4  KING JAMES.  

Like the saying goes, misery, loves company.  And to be delusional, is frankly a miserable state of mind, to be in.  One needs the mind of Christ.

I am scratching the surface, here, but you have to understand, how important it is to be in Gods truth.  Or you can be deceived.  

Again, folks, I highly recommend a King James bible.  You cannot be receiving the mind of Christ, if something you are using, is counterfeit, because it has been corrupted.  Get in there, and search, and search.  Keep praying, and repenting, till you see the truth.  And you will.  Then you will understand, the spirit of delusion.

You can yourself, be delusional.  But one must understand, it is a principle, God has placed.  And if one is not right with God, well they will have a spirit of delusion.

Hope this helps someone.  And just remember, if you see someone who is delusional, who does believe a lie.  Don’t argue with them.  Let them go.  Don’t get caught up in their strife.  There is a strange spirit in that.  

Just let them be….sure pray for them.  But walk away. 

In Christ, totally, and His love,

Elena Ramirez

I AM NOT TRYING TO BRAG BUT I KNOW GOD PERSONALLY ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I am not trying to brag but I do know God personally.  And one of the reasons, I know He exists, is because He corrects me.  

I have known Him, for many years.  I remember, I knew Him, as a little girl.  I was fascinated with Him, loved Him, talked to Him, I even used to write to Him as a child.  But then when I grew up more, my expectation was different.  He is not a genie.  He does not give us everything we want, and He has his standards.  He did not do that for me. 

I stopped believing in Him, for a while.

Those were the darkest, years of my life.  I stopped our relationship, it wasn’t Him, it was me.  

One time, over forty years ago….I was getting high, won’t say on what, but it was bad for me.  I saw the evil one.  It told me, if I was seeing him, the evil one, I was doing something wrong.  I began searching for God again.  I thought then, if I saw the evil one, why wasn’t I seeing who God is?  It was not rocket science.  There is evil in this world, so there must be good, and God, and because of that, I began searching for God, because He was hiding from me.  Yes, I said it, God hides.  He tests us.  

AND I WILL SURELY HIDE MY FACE IN THAT DAY FOR ALL THE EVILS WHICH THEY SHALL HAVE WROUGHT, IN THAT THEY ARE TURNED UNTO OTHER gods.  Deuteronomy 31:18  KJV.  

See, if we are not seeking God, and only God, we will be making something an idol.  We will not be giving Him, all our love, attention, honor and respect.  He requires it, and only Him, are we to serve.  He is a jealous God.  

I was not doing that, which was right in His sight.  I lived between the world, and God, walking a fine line on a fence.  I saw the error of my ways.  I think thats why I have grown.  But I don’t take my relationship with Him for granted.  I know we reap what we sow.  I know, because I have reaped harsh lessons.  Harsher things, then your average person.  I won’t say, what, but God knows.  

But through it all, He always has been there.  And when I seek Him, He reveals Himself to me.  Shows me, things.  Gives me discernment, understanding.  Joy, hope.  Provision.  But I don’t search for His hand, I search for His face.  I search to please Him.  

I remember when He showed me, not to ask for money, for my ministry.  Because I did.  I thought all of these pastors, ask for money, I should as well.  But He showed me how wrong that was.  That it would pollute the work I would do for Him, so I don’t ask for money, and in fact, even though, I have written three books, I don’t peddle myself or His word.   I try to help others freely in this.   

I know, when I don’t please Him.  I try not to get puffed up, with anything He gives me, or shows me but sometimes, I do come off harsh, and well, He puts me in my place.  I accept it.  I know, my faults, I know where I can go wrong.  I have been rebellious, I understand that.  

He taught me the difference between religion and relationship with Him.  Religion, is rules, regulations, traditions rituals made by men or groups.  I don’t have that.  I have relationship, with my Lord, and it is very sweet.  To know Him.  Based on what He did on that cross for me, but my part is to obey, love Him, and seek Him.  He will do the rest.  But I don’t abuse grace.  I know it came at a high cost.  I have my part.  

I know His laws.  And many don’t get this, but God is a legal God.  If you have been taught this phony baloney about grace, only, you are being deceived.  You do not have a license to sin, by grace.  

The only law we are free from is the law of sin, and death.  

FOR THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT OF LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS HATH MADE ME FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND DEATH.  ROMANS 8:2  KJV.  

And if you really want happiness heed this scripture as well.  

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION, THE PEOPLE PERISH:  BUT HE THAT KEEPETH THE LAW, HAPPY IS HE.  PROVERBS 29:18  KJV.  

We are free from the law of sin and death. Not His commandments.  Not His laws.  He did not flip flop from the Old Testament, to the New Testament.  Christ did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it.  

THINK NOT THAT I AM COME TO DESTROY THE LAW, OR THE PROPHETS:  I AM NOT COME TO DESTROY BUT TO FULFIL.  MATTHEW 5:17  KJV.  

But I know who He is, and He shows me the beauty of who He is.  In small and little things, as well as big things.  But when anything I sense darkness in, or there is no light, I know to go back and repent.  

Repentance is one of the sweetest things He has taught me.  To be humble, not proud.  Daily repentance, keeps my slate clean.  

His word, my King James bible, brings light.  I remember when He showed me the difference between Bibles.  

I had a strange situation, once, where, someone was plagiarizing my poems.  I used to write poems, by the hundreds.  They were called a “Prayer of Hope”.  They were scripture, and a poem, and a prayer.  I have them on file.  Maybe someday I will publish them again.  I don’t think too many are on the internet, because a network, I had them on, destroyed the files. 

Anyway, in this situation, someone plagiarized me.  A woman, was claiming my poems, and saying she wrote them.  She did not even try and change them, she took them in total format. I was so upset.  God spoke to my heart, and told me, I understand.  You see, when someone takes my word, they plagiarize my thoughts, and it bothers me too, but its only the devil.  He promised to take care of it for me.  It released me.  

I thought that was strange, that he told me that, but then He began to show me, how different bible versions, were being plagiarized and how the devil was in the deception.  See, Gods word is holy, and when we search in there, and disregard bible verses, that tell us not to change add, or delete Gods word, that is disobedience.  The anointing will not be there.  

Any way, God showed me that.  Those verses, just for the sake of your understanding is…. Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6, and Revelation 22:18-19, that actually warns someone will not be allowed to the Holy city, and could have their name removed from the book of life.  Nothing to be messing with.  Get a King James.

Anyway, I can write so much more about who God is.  But I just know, I love Him, and I know I am human, I make mistakes, but I do try and serve Him, with all my heart, soul, and being.  I never want anybody to follow me, but to follow Christ.  If I show you something, I just pray God gets the glory, and will give you the desire to seek Him.  

See, He is very real.  I know it.  I actually get a little indignant, when someone says He is a fable, or make believe.  He is not.  They have not walked in my shoes.  They do not know what He has done for me.  But He has been there.  Saved me, spoke things to my heart.  

He actually introduced me to my husband.  Years ago, I was at a night club.  I wanted to leave.  The Lord spoke so clearly in my ear, He said, “don’t go.”  It kind of shocked me.  Moments after that, I met my husband.  And it is another prayer answered.   The many times, He has answered my prayers.  I cannot even count them.  But I will seek Him.  In prayer.  

He has come to my rescue so many times.  Healed me, so many times.  Taught me things.  He is beautiful.  I sense His spirit even now.  Encouraging me.   But yes strict with me, but I go with the flow now.  

I don’t fight it.  I know when it will be all done with for me on this earth, He will reach out for me.  I know it.  But while I am here on earth, I want to do all I can for His Kingdom.  I want to reach out to the lost, I want to give someone understanding.  But I won’t accept anyone mocking Him, or my relationship with Him.  I can walk away from that.  And I have.  

And I know if I kneel before Him, I can stand before anyone.  I know He is not a respecter of persons.  So that gives me confidence, no matter who they are.  I have seen him come against my enemies.  I won’t say how, but He has been my defense.  

I try to be loyal to God, if I offended Him, that would just grieve me.  Knowing what He did on the cross for me.  I don’t take my salvation for granted.  I fear God.  He taught me that as well.  So even though, I boast in Him, I do not take anything for granted.  

Yes, I know Him, I am not trying to brag.  But I know Him personally.  I just pray to bless Him.  

MY SOUL SHALL MAKE HER BOAST IN THE LORD:  THE HUMBLE SHALL HEAR THEREOF AND BE GLAD.  PSALMS 34:2  KJV. 

Well anyway, just sharing some of my thoughts today.  I am so grateful.  What a mighty God I serve.  He has taught me to love, and forgive others.  So poison won’t stay in my soul.  

Anyway….I hope you know Him too.  I want to encourage you.  No matter what you are going through, God can get you through.  He can write a new page for you.  But make sure you are on the same page with Him, in a King James.  

Blessings, and love, 

 

Elena Ramirez 

LOVE MAKES EVERY THING GROW ~BY CHRISTIAN AUTHOR ELENA RAMIREZ

So I have a strange dilemma. I have a neighbor, who is not always nice to me. In fact, I think I downright annoy her. She is short with me, and barely says hello. And well, I could react with that in return. But I try, I always try. To be nice, friendly, and kind.

I have noticed the last few times, when they go on vacation, they have not requested, or asked for us to water their flowers. I kind of think she thinks, I will just do it, but then when they come home, she really does not thank me, or us. But her flowers are alive.

So, they just took off yesterday, hubby was outside when they left. He asked as they loaded their trailer, and boat, how long they would be gone? They said Thursday. He said he asked, because that would have been a great time, to say hey, can you watch the house? Can you water our flowers. That was his way of trying to get a courtesy. But no, nothing was asked.

So common sense told me don’t water her flowers. And I feel like sure, I could let the flowers die, but what good would it do? It might teach her a lesson, to communicate, but by then the relationship we have would be at a worse strain. I could be that person and just look the other way. But thats not who I am.

So I have this saying on my wall. And I am praying for guidance, and I think, what would Christ do? And it came to me, water the flowers. Why? Because I see those flowers every day, out my window. I don’t have the heart to look at something and let it die, if I can save it.

Just like Christ, I want to save people. He is my example. Maybe thats why I am always reminding all of us to repent. To know, that we have to clean the slate with Christ. Maybe thats why, because love does things that don’t always seem like the right choice. But do we not know, Gods ways are not our ways?

I am not going to tell her I watered them. I am not asking for thanks. But I am going to just try and do things that love requires, that is not always the norm. I am not going to ask her to ask me to water her flowers. If she cannot see the error of her own ways, thats between her and God. In just being a courteous neighbor. You can’t make people do anything. But I can pray, and I pray God bless them.

Oh well. I may not see the fruit of it in others lives. But I can look out my window, and see those flowers are alive. Because I love, and love makes all things grow.  

In Christ, Elena Ramirez

 

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HOW TO STIR UP THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NO BAH HUMBUG ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

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When I was a small child, Christmas meant I had a lot of presents under the tree. That Santa would see I was a good girl and come and bring me lots of presents. Now all I want more then ever is that the sweet spirit of Christmas to bring me the true meaning of who Christ is. You can’t find that under your tree but in your heart…in times of poverty or times of abundance. Christ is the gift that keeps on giving. I have learned. His presence is the present… I wrote this about the Christmas spirit. I hope it blesses you… ❤

So your not feeling the Christmas Spirit?  You feel kind of BAH-HUMBUG.  Bah humbug, see that word (bah hum bug), you gotta quit letting things bug you.  So lets start there.

You see, God our King, our Lord, Jesus came to save us all, and HE understands, our sorrows, our pain, our needs.  But you cannot see Him work in your life, unless you allow Him, into your heart.  In every part of your heart.  Not just part of it.  

You know how you catch a cold, its a virus.  Well, that bug, of bah humbug, is a virus to your spirit.  It wants you to feel bad.  It wants you to deny Christ.  So watch that.  

So what do you do when you catch a cold? You concentrate on getting better, you take precautions, and nurture your body.  Well you have to do that with your spirit.  To get into the Christmas spirit…

For it is your responsibility to stir up that spirit.  Lets talk about spirits for a second.  There is that invisible feeling, that is within you, whether it is happiness, sadness, poverty, or even infirmity, which is called sickness, that can make you sick.  These are spirits.

There are spirits, that come from God Himself, and then there are spirits, that come from hell itself.  And you have to identify which is from God, and from the devil.  And when you do, then you can see the beauty of Christmas.  

And you need to know how to control it, and you need to know how to tap into the Holy Spirit of God Himself.  And only God can control it, so this is where submission to God comes from.  Total surrendering….to joy. 

Joy, the joy of the Lord, is our strength.  Nehemiah 8:10.  King James.

To be healed, spiritually, to feel that joy.

But when you are not letting God do a good thing, by even stirring up your hope, your joy, your child like thoughts of Christmas, you are allowing the enemy to steal your joy, that comes from the Holy Spirit.  You do have to see that.  

You have to know who God is, and then you have to know who you are in Christ.  By the Holy Spirit….

This is the first step in a line of other steps but very important.  So please note this:

If you are not a Christian, or if you are a Christian, who has sinned, you need to repent.  And sometimes we don’t even know we have sinned.  But God knows, and His spirit will not be there.  So thats a good place to start.

Repent, this is the very first thing, you must do…..Rededicate yourself to Christ.  Accept Christ into your heart.  Remember what He did on the cross for you.  For this truly is the very, main reason why God sent Him.

Go to God, tell Him, your not feeling the Christmas spirit, ask Him to forgive you.  Ask Him to show you the true meaning of Christmas.  In any way, that He wants too. And then conclude to be obedient.  Knowing why Christmas is so important.  

And the reason that is because Jesus is the reason for the season.  For God so loved the world, that He gave and sent His only begotten son.  (paraphrasing John 3:16.  King James)

Think about that.  God loves us, and sent Christ to save us so we have to sometimes, just identify that, and know how great His love is.  To know what Christmas is really about…

So here are some tips, that I sense the Holy Spirit is bringing to my attention just to stir up that, after you have come to the throne of God, and made it right with God, in your salvation to remind you, on your part, how to stir up Christmas:

1.  Start by being thankful for what you have.  Friends, family, home, health, protection, your great country…any blessing you can think of, and cannot think of.  Things you may have avoided, or did not know about, but God knew and spared you.  And just let that child like thankfulness “spirit” enter your heart.

2. Start giving to someone anyone.  Think about someone else, to bless.  In any way you can.  Even out of the ordinary,  Impulsively…Buy someone a gift, a cup of coffee, a homeless person, and just let that spirit of giving remind you, of Gods love, that He gave us.  Give to someone, that you know can never repay you.  But God will….

3. Remember, to rebuke any negative feelings.  Doubt, anger, sadness, even your feeling of poverty, and remind yourself, at this time of Christmas, the miracle of Christmas.  Think of the angels.  Think of the goodness of God, that God sent angels to go to Mary, and to tell her, she would be the mother of Christ.  Think of all the possibilities.  Remember God said, all things are possible with Him.  FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE.  LUKE 2:37 

4. Think of Christ and all of the miracles, He did.  As He walked in this life, and the promises He made.  And feel the true spirit of who Christ is.  

5. Ponder on the miracle of Christmas because of who Christ is. Think of the nativity.  Think of when the three wisemen came, to seek Him, and they followed that star, and the quietness, and beauty of a silent night.  Think of the gifts they brought to bless the King, and then bless God, with your spirit of believing and giving.  QUIET YOUR SPIRIT TO HEAR FROM GOD.  

6. Be careful and rebuke the Pharisee spirit, the spirit, that doubts, and look at things religiously.  Or that puts down the meaning of Christmas.  That spirit, that will even take a scripture, and try to put down even putting up a Christmas tree.  Or making a mockery of it, by the commercialization.  This really is sin, to deny what Christ came for.  To deny Christmas or to hate it.  So be careful of people who do not see it your way.  Some people are toxic.  You may even think of blessing them.  But if you cannot be near them, or they will spit on that sweet spirit, get away from them.  Bless them but get away.  

7. Think of love…for truly Christmas is love.  If there is hate, or unforgiveness, again repent, but release it.  Let it flow away from you, and just be willing to see the good in people.  Even mean people, just remember what Christ did for you. 

8. Ponder on the true holy word.  Get a good King James bible, and look up the nativity.  (Luke 2) Read it to your family, on Christmas eve, or even now, and let the spirit of truth, and Gods love bless you by His Holy word.  This is very important because of the holiness of word.  You want holy, anointed scripture that is not corrupted.  By the changing of words.  PRAY WITH YOUR FAMILY.  BRING CHRIST INTO YOUR HOME.  

9. Get good Christmas music, and listen to it.  Sing with it.  Dance to it.  

10. Guard your heart…To give God glory.  Think about how, and any way you can acknowledge who God is, and speak or do anything that will give God glory.  For it will rebuke the enemy.  The enemy of God, who does not want to give God glory.  Be very careful with this. 

11. Go to a church where the Christmas story is being told.  With the intention of seeing God, or seeing, some kind of sign from God.  

12. Expect miracles, expect and believe, you see Christmas is about believing, and only you can stir up your heart, to believe.  But this is faith, and faith begins when you pray, and just conclude, not to rationalize, or to analyze Christmas or anything but God.  But to obey.  To obey God, means you are allowing His spirit, in your heart.  Then you will have Christmas.  See it like a child….but be careful to not put anything besides Christs birth as the meaning….

These are just some tips, I am sharing, by the Holy Spirit, but truly only God can touch your heart, to know any of these things.  As you have your part in just being mindful of these things, God will do His part.  

Your Christmas can be merry my friends.  I sense some of you are so hurt, so angry, so cold, and even hateful, of this time of the season.  You may be alone.  You may have terrible memories of this time.  You may have hard, times, that seem unbearable in every way.  But remember, Christ came to save, us, but to also heal us. Isaiah 53:5.( see it from a King James) That healing can also be our spirits.  And nothing is impossible again, with God.  Let that be your hope.  

To conclude this:  Work on your relationship with Christ every day of the year.  This is not a religion, this is relationship we all have to work on with our Lord.  But you will find if you do this, the Holy spirit of Christmas will come to you much easier, it will flow.  Love, never fails.  

Merry Christmas….To all, and to God be the glory, peace, on earth good will toward all.  May the sweet Spirit of Christmas be yours, if all you have is this scripture……God will be with you.  

Invite me to your church function, ladies group, or church seminar to speak at your event……

Much love, Elena Ramirez

BEHOLD A VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD, AND SHALL BRING FORTH A SON, AND THEY SHALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL, WHICH BEING INTERPRETED IS, GOD WITH US.   Matthew 2:23  

DO YOU KNOW YOUR GIFT AND CALLING IN CHRIST? ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

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You have a voice, so do I, but Christ told us, we would know His voice, and to another we would not follow.

MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE, AND I KNOW THEM, AND THEY FOLLOW ME.  JOHN 10:27.

But He tells us we will now follow another voice, and will flee from that, for a strangers voice, is not His voice.  (paraphrasing but this is what the King James Bible says)

AND A STRANGER WILL THEY NOT FOLLOW, BUT WILL FLEE FROM HIM:  FOR THEY KNOW NOT THE VOICE OF STRANGERS.  JOHN 10:5.

So with my voice, I speak out to you, and with the gift and calling I have, I plead with you to see the discrepancies in the many Bible versions, that are not HIS VOICE.  And flee from them.  Use a King James Bible.

I ask you, if you know your gift and calling, and with this message, that I share, I ask this, because you do have a Holy and anointed calling on your life.  But, if you are not hearing His voice, you will miss it.  You will miss the truth, and the blessings.  And just the sweetest of fellowship with truth and love.

Truth my friends, does not need to be debated, or challenged, it stands on its own merit, and brings glory to God. And with that thought, what do you have, that is your gift?  Do you use it for the glory of God?  Do you tap into that love?  Do you receive direction and guidance?  And if so seriously is it used for Christ?  Or for your own promotion?

It could be a small gift, but if you do not utilize it for the glory of God, you are hurting yourself.

In heaven we would all see it, and recognize it, but on earth, there are stumbling blocks, where you could miss it. We are called to take the narrow path.  Matthew 7:13-14.  See it from the King James. The way of the world is wide.  A universal Bible that is politically correct, or changed, is not holy.  And does lead to destruction.  But straight is the gate, and narrow is the way which leads unto life.  (paraphrasing)

I want to encourage you, in truth and love, to see this.  There is a deceiver.  And he does not want you to meet your gift and calling.  This enemy is the devil, and he does not want you to give God glory.  But you have to see through this, you have to press in.

Recently, I was pretty tired and weary.  No I was not giving up on God, but I had to step away from Social media, and try to hear God speak.  Challenged, weary, and yet knowing truth.

I found, a few years ago many discrepancies in other Bible versions.  I did research.  And what I saw, astounded me, shocked me, and scared me, that someone could take Holy, and anointed word.  Word, that was established and preserved for 400 years in the King James Bible, and in this century, it has been, disrupted, corrupted, and totally misrepresented.

So, I have been defending this Holy word, and to be honest, weary, that if anything, it caused division, between me and other brothers and sisters in Christ.

So we took a vacation.  I told every one, I am leaving, just to hear Gods voice more clearly.  We took a vacation to South Carolina, to a beautiful place called Kiawah Island.  There, my soul was refreshed, and I saw the glory of Gods creation.  We also visited beautiful Charleston, Savannah, GA.  And I was blessed by just taking photos, and seeing the history, and beauty of this place.  My soul was filled.  To His glory.

And yet, when I came home, in retrospect, I realized, even by this photo.  “GOD IS STILL SPEAKING.”  God spoke to me, in my goal.  Just to tell me that.

But what do we use to hear Him?  I use my King James.  Holy and anointed.

God knew I needed a break.  But He also knows each and every one of us.  Some would say, God could speak to us in any way.  By any Bible.  But that contradicts, what was said in this ORIGINAL.

PRESERVED FOR 400YEARS. NOT A VERSION.  So I cannot accept a counterfeit.  AND I DON’T WANT TO BE A VERSION, of a person….I WANT TO BE AN ORIGINAL IN CHRIST, IN MY GIFTS AND CALLINGS.  So I take even just these scriptures very seriously!

I want all of Gods Holy King James word and take it to heart.  I cannot pick and choose.  And you should not either, not if you want to be blessed in your own gifts and calling.

FOR I TESTIFY UNTO EVERY MAN THAT HEARETH THE WORDS OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK, IF ANY MAN SHALL ADD UNTO THESE THINGS, GOD SHALL ADD UNTO HIM THE PLAGUES THAT ARE WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK:  AND IF ANY MAN SHALL TAKE AWAY FROM THE WORDS OF THE BOOK OF THIS PROPHECY, GOD SHALL TAKE AWAY HIS PART OUT OF THE BOOK OF LIFE, AND OUT OF THE HOLY CITY, AND FROM THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK.  REVELATION 22:18-19.

YE SHALL NOT ADD UNTO THE WORD WHICH I COMMAND YOU, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH OUGHT FFROM IT, THAT YE MAY KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD YOUR GOD WHICH I COMMAND YOU.  DEUTERONOMY 4:2.  

EVERY WORD OF GOD IS PURE:  HE IS A SHIELD UNTO THEM THAT PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM.  ADD THOU NOT UNTO HIS WORDS, LEST HE REPROVE THEE, AND THOU BE FOUND A LIAR.  PROVERBS 30:5-6.

Anyway, I am back knowing more then ever, this is who I am in Christ.  A defender of Holy word.  A word, that must be shared in love.  In truth, and for His glory.  Whenever I am given a chance to do this, I will for my Lord saved me.  He pulled me out of the miry clay, and daily heals me.  His sacrifice was so great, and I am grateful, and pray never to take it for granted.

You are called, my friend as well, to do something, for God.  But if you are not listening to God even with the right Bible you will miss it.  You will be deceived.

Like I recently told someone in ministry, a Christian leader.  You are allowed to dream, but if the dream gets bigger then the vision God has for us, you are deceived.  Its about Salvations.  Its about Gods glory, it is about souls, that are at stake.  Open your eyes.  Its not the prosperity message.  

Please, don’t lose this chance on earth to give God glory, in your gifts and callings.  Pray, and yes I challenge you, and even dare you to try this Holy word, the King James bible, I know the spirit of confusion will leave.  It did me.

I know we all grow, little by little, more here and there, on the vine with Christ, but dont stunt your own growth.  Give God the glory, and be obedient, and don’t compromise who you are in Christ.  Its not worth it. I do not judge you, but do you want God to judge you for not taking the chance even now?

What is your gift and calling?

To God be the glory, much love,

Elena Ramirez