GODLINESS
I feel led to talk about sin, right now. One does not hear much about it any more. HELL AND BRIMSTONE IS REAL BUT SO IS HEAVEN ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
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I feel led by the Holy Spirit, to write about Hell. And yes heaven. But specifically about hell to warn you.
I know, in fact, I do not see many Pastors, talk about it, nor address it to their congregations. Many, will talk about the Prosperity message, or they talk about other matters, but for some reason, they do avoid it. And even lately, we see reports of how some pastors, are turning from their faith in God, denying God, and gathering followers. You need to know the truth, so you will not be gathered with these enemies of God. Because their destiny is hell. Read II Peter 2, from a King James bible.
I truly believe, that there are elements needed to understand, in our spirits, to know with the fear of God, Hell is real. I will emphasize here, that the fear of God is needed in every believer of Christ. If you do not have it, you need to get it.
And I truly believe if someone is not using Holy and anointed, Bibles, they are deceived. This is why it is so important to use a King James Bible. It has been preserved for 400 years. Not corrupted by mans hands, which is the plan of the devil. To corrupt Holy word.
When someone is deceived, they cannot see the real truth. They cannot comprehend and understand, the factors, the principles, that God has established to set them free, or to see the deception. They are blinded. And more specifically, they are blinded by the devil. And they will be used by the devil. Sometimes not even knowing it. Till maybe it is too late. AND THE DEVIL THAT DECEIVED THEM WAS CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, WHERE THE BEAST AND THE FALSE PROPHET ARE, AND SHALL BE TORMENTED DAY AND NIGHT FOR EVER AND EVER. Revelation 20:10
This is why, we within ourselves, have the responsibility, to get close to God. We need to have fellowship with Him. And even now, I am trying to be quiet in my spirit, to hear Him. And this is what He has given me today.
We need to see, how to do things His way. Not ours. The way of the Lord, is not the wide way, as the world would do it. But it is the narrow path, one will have to choose, to avoid hell. You do have to choose the “straight” gate.
ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIGHT GATE: FOR WIDE IS THE GATE, AND BROAD IS THE WAY, THAT LEADETH TO DESTRUCTION, AND MANY THERE BE WHICH GO IN THEREAT: BECAUSE STRAIGHT IS THE GATE, AND NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE, AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT. BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS, WHICH COME TO YOU IN SHEEPS CLOTHING, BUT INWARDLY THEY ARE RAVENING WOLVES. MATTHEW 7:13-15.
Sometimes, when I talk to people about using only the King James Bible, they are confused. They say well God is big, and He can speak to me through anybody, or anything. Yes, but how do you really know it is the voice of the Lord? Christ said, His sheep know His voice, and to another they will not follow. But how do you know it is Christ? The answer: By keeping yourself pure. And when I say pure. I am talking about staying away from sin. Yes staying away from anything that defiles the physical body, but also your spiritual being. Using a King James Bible is the narrow way of thinking. This word is still pure, holy and anointed. You cannot have a standard, that does not please God. When you use a King James bible, yes you are narrowing your thinking, but to the possibilities in God that are limitless. For with God nothing is impossible.
You cannot dance with the devil, and eat at the devils table, and expect to be right with God. You cannot mix spiritual entities, and expect to get blessings, and more then anything expect to enter into heaven, when you die. No. And the deception in our world, where the truth about Hell and brimstone, is avoided, because those who should be teaching this, have not totally submitted themselves to God. And are missing the point. The spirit is corrupted, if it is not totally submitted to God.
Some things, come with growth, in Christ. And I have to admit, I have learned these things, because I saw the destruction of sin, in my own life. The devil lures people into these things. I have learned to stay away from reading books, or watching movies, that have spiritual entities, that I do not want to pollute in my spirit, and my soul. I have been given discernment to pick up and see those who claim they are in Christ, yet, they practice strange behaviors, that God warns us about. Astrology, witchcraft, Psychics, etc. Adultery….lustful sensations. SIN. And I depart from these things, REPENTING because we are told not to be unequally yoked with darkness. Or those people who practice darkness. So you cannot expect to be right with God, if you are playing with these things.
But Christ, is the only one who can cleanse, and purify a spirit, but you have your part, and that is to depart from evil. From wicked thinking. From evil doing, and from spiritual entities, that you might think are harmless, but actually curse your soul, and give you a one way ticket to hell.
Now is the time to get right with God. NOW! Tomorrow is not promised to anyone. And if you want real purpose, in life, and you even want to avoid hell on earth with God now, you have to leave the devil. You have to rebuke him. You have to deny him. But it comes by submitting to God.
Scripture tells us, we must submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee. SUBMIT YOURSELVES THEREFORE TO GOD. RESIST THE DEVIL, AND he WILL FLEE FROM YOU. James 4:7. Did you notice in reference, to the devil, I lower capped the word he, in this scripture? Because he is little. He is a snobbish, little selfish, prideful, ugly spirit, that defies God. Do you see those characteristics in you?
But as small as he is, to me, I still have enough sense to know, on my own, by myself, I cannot defeat him. Nor can you. And this is where people miss the understanding to be deceived. You will not be able to defeat the devil, by denying him, in your own small thinking or denial. But by the power of God. And he can be defeated by submitting to God. Well just know…. God kicked him out of heaven. And the authority, comes from God first. And He will also Kick you out of heaven. If you don’t make it right with God. This is why having the fear of God is healthy.
When you submit to God, you are doing it HIS WAY. By Christ. Christ is the way, the truth, and life. John 14:6. King James. Christ took the penalty of our sins, and paid the price for us on the cross. By His stripes we are healed. Every stripe, every beating He took, was because He loved us. How great this love is.
But we do not abuse it, or mistreat it, by mocking Him, or by denying Him, or by playing with the devil. You cannot compromise who you are in Christ, and expect to hear from God, or for that matter, expect miracles when needed, or expect again a place in His Kingdom. The devils whole goal, is to steal the glory from God. But God does not put up with that nonsense. You have to understand, the history so to speak, of how the devil and God became enemies. And how in the devils pride, he tried to steal Gods glory. You have to know that the devil is not Gods equal. God is the creator, God is majestic in who He is, and there is none else. He tells us that. REMEMBER THE FORMER THINGS OF OLD: FOR I AM GOD, AND THERE IS NONE ELSE; I AM GOD, AND THERE IS NONE LIKE ME. ISAIAH 46:9.
You have to know that anything that is not of God, is a counterfeit, and even in power, is from the enemy the devil. You have to know, that we may very well be in end times. And that Christ will return. And you need to know, that God will throw the devil into the pit of hell. And all those who disobeyed God. Read Revelations.
When people, do not submit to God, they open themselves to be used by the devil. There is no good, in evil. There is no good, in something, that God, abhors, and rejects. There is not. You have to know who you are in Christ, and yes, the authority He has given you. We don’t play with power, when we are with Christ. We are given this sense of who we are in Christ, to do things for the sake of His Kingdom, for lost souls, for love. But, we do not play with spiritual entities, or things that in Gods eyes, are the works of the devil.
To not submit to God. Is to be as bad as submitting to the devil. You cannot be lukewarm, or cold, in your walk with God, and expect to even understand, the darkness, the enemy wants to deceive you, so your soul will be lost. This is why it is so important to get close to God. It is important to repent. It is important to pray constantly. Because the enemy goes about roaring seeking who he can devour. The devil wants you to lose your inheritance in Christ. And take you down to hell.
The battle will always be in the mind, unless you submit to God, to give you peace. Christ will rule your heart, in love, but you will experience hell on earth as well, if you do not submit to God.
Remember, the battle truly is the Lords, but you need to keep your armor on. You need to be prayed up, you need to know the truth. Using a rubber sword of a Bible, that is not anointed and holy will not defeat your enemy. Use only a King James Bible.
Friend, hell is real. And it is reserved for those who have rejected Christ in this lifetime. It is reserved, for the enemies of God.
You can change the outcome. You can change the destination of your soul, by seeking God, and submitting to Him. Eternity, is forever. It is not a party down there. It is never ending constant misery, that does not part, or leave. THE WICKED SHALL BE TURNED INTO HELL, AND ALL THE NATIONS THAT FORGET GOD. Psalms 9:17.
I know, I am writing to someone. I see you. You are mean spirited, and hateful. You are a bully. You use your authority and power, to give you a sense of confidence. But inside you are just a small withering, wimpering, soul that just needs to find comfort. But instead of seeking God, you have searched in other entities, that are not of God. You are playing with the devils tools, and you have no idea, what is ahead for you. I pray for your soul. I pray, you open your eyes, and get right with Christ. All the cursing you have done, will be returned to you. For you will reap what you sow. I pray, love, will win you over, and the things you have learned and embraced, and practiced, will be completely put away from you. But you have to make a choice. It is always a choice. God does not make us do anything. But if we do not do it His way, we do pay the consequences. Believe me I know. But more then anything believe HIM!
LET DEATH SEIZE UPON THEM, AND LET THEM GO DOWN QUICK INTO HELL: FOR WICKEDNESS IS IN THEIR DWELLINGS, AND AMONG THEM. PSALMS 55:15.
Resurrection Sunday, is just around the corner. This time today, is the moment you need to make it right with Christ. Here is a link to one of my pages. It is the Prayer of Salvation. Go to that link, say the prayer, and yes avoid hell.
In Christ, by Elena Ramirez
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Quit doing things that are cursing your soul, and yes, even your future generations. Walk in love. Forgive, and make it right with Christ so He can forgive you. Hell is real, and you do want to avoid it. The fear of God will correct you to do the right thing. For it is healthy to fear God. After all He has the power, and authority, to open the books of life, and determine, and judge, whether any of us is worthy to enter His Kingdom. You can have His Kingdom in your heart now, by just repenting, and living for Christ.
But to not heed the warnings, like I wrote in my last post, is stupid. Please don’t play with your soul. Hell is real. I tell you this in love. You could reject it but I pray you do not. Let love penetrate that soul of yours. Let love, tell you the truth. Let love break down those barriers you have built.
And for those who cause hell on earth to others. Read Ezekiel 32. King James.
THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS AN ABOMINATION UNTO THE LORD: BUT HE LOVETH HIM THAT FOLLOWETH AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS. CORRECTION IS GRIEVOUS UNTO HIM THAT FORSAKETH THE WAY: AND HE THAT HATETH REPOOF SHALL DIE. HELL AND DESTRUCTION ARE BEFORE THE LORD: HOW MUCH MORE THEN THE HEARTS OF THE CHILDREN OF MEN? PROVERBS 15:9-11.
I implore you, for the sake of your soul, in love. Call on Christ now, and avoid the curses, the penalties of disobeying God. Repenting, and making it right will free you from the hell on earth you experience even now.
THE WAY OF LIFE IS ABOVE TO THE WISE, THAT HE MAY DEPART FROM HELL BENEATH. Proverbs 15:24.
Yes friend in Christ, I embrace Christ with all my heart, soul, and might. And I love because I love God, because HE is love. I reject the enemy that is Gods enemy the devil….who I hate. As God does hate him. Because the devil is hateful, deceptive and a liar and there is no true love in evil. So I tell you this to warn you. So you will not be Gods enemy. Don’t let the devil steal your love, or those you love, or anything that is precious as a treasure from the heart. TODAY IS APRIL FOOLS DAY. DON’T BE THE DEVILS FOOL.
THE FOOL HATH SAID IN HIS HEART, THERE IS NO GOD. CORRUPT ARE THEY, AND HAVE DONE ABOMINABLE INIQUITY: THERE IS NONE THAT DOETH GOOD. PSALMS 53:1.
Hell and brimstone is real. But so is heaven. Gods Kingdom will reign forever, and you can also be with Christ for eternity. Dont be fearful of life, or the enemy. Yes fear God. YOU CAN BE VICTORIOUS!!!
See this just as a small reminder.
AND HE SAID UNTO ME, IT IS DONE, I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, THE BEGINNING AND THE END. I WILL GIVE UNTO HIM THAT IS ATHIRST OF THE FOUNTAIN OF THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY. HE THAT OVERCOMETH SHALL INHERIT ALL THINGS; AND I WILL BE HIS GOD, AND HE SHALL BE MY SON. BUT THE FEARFUL, UNBELIEVING, AND THE ABOMINABLE, AND MURDERERS, AND WHOREMONGERS, AND SORCERERS, AND IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, SHALL HAVE THEIR PART IN THE LAKE WHICH BURNETH WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE. WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH. REVELATION 21:6-8 KING JAMES BIBLE.
In Service to Christ, Elena Ramirez
I HAVE FAITH I CAN HAVE MIRACLES ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
The first time, I remember God answering a prayer, was when I said a prayer, and it was raining. But the sun was shining. Well I am saying a prayer now, as it snows, and the sun is shining. Miracles can happen. But it requires faith. I know some secret principles, to how to have faith, that just may help you get your miracles. Order my book today. http://howtohavefaith.wordpress.com
I woke up different today. I woke up, with a new hope, for miracles. I thought to myself, I wrote a book about “HOW TO HAVE FAITH MY SECRET PRINCIPLES OF FAITH WITH A TRUE AND LIVING GOD, JESUS CHRIST, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
To be honest, I have to give glory to God in this, because He spoke it to my heart.
So I have faith, but whats next?
Miracles!
They can happen! Oh I know, that I know the key is in my faith. To having miracles. I know that I know, miracles, are not just an illusion, of some sort. No they are real. Its my inspiration, to get me on another road….maybe for you too. As we walk through life. We need inspiration to know, it can happen!
Miracles, happen every day! Sometimes, we don’t hear of them, and sometimes, we just take them for granted. But they are meant to give glory to God.
That’s my goal in life that I know, that I know it. I am meant to give glory to God. Things are not always easy for me. But that is in my heart, to give God glory, and that makes it easy. For miracles….
You see, knowing who I am, from my conception, I am a miracle! I was not supposed to be born. Long story short, my mother took measures to not have any children. Not just precautions, she had an operation! But my dad prayed for me. And I was conceived, and born. The doctors were in shock! So I am here, and thats a miracle. God made that easy….
Miracles, can happen. And this is what I want you to see. Knowing, sometimes, we can get in a funk, and get depressed, get distracted, to think this is it, it cannot change! But it can!
Oh dear friends, I know, what it is like to get like that. I know what its like to feel trapped, and think, it will never be different. Whatever it is. Sometimes, we get a report, that seems so final. Something from a doctor, or even our own negative thinking. So we limit ourselves, by what reality is. NO! We have to change that kind of “stinking thinking.”
We have to see if we believe, in Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior, that He told us, we would do great things…..He is our savior! And as our savior, He taught us, and showed us miracles! Think of all the miracles He did! The Bible says, He did so many, that they are not even numbered, or recorded!
All I know right now, more then ever! I am holding onto the hope of miracles. I am holding onto the dear Lord. I am holding onto His promises! God does not lie. Man does, people do! That is why, I am so adamant to have a pure holy word, to claim, as that promise, from the King James Bible.
I want my miracles in tact! I don’t want anything blocking that miracle. And if it means I use a pure holy word, that is anointed, that may even sound archaic in sound. I am using it! I love my King James Bible. I don’t want anything to change my miracle, that I can have. I know the scriptures and I know, that if I don’t know something in the scriptures, the Holy Spirit can reveal it to me. Interpret it for me. I don’t know how many times, I just opened my Holy Bible, God spoke to me. But I had my part. I remember when He showed me discrepancies from other Bibles, and I saw, how the devil lies!
Wow! You know, I am just going to keep this short and sweet for now. But I want to close with this thought! Rewire your heart, your mind, you thoughts, by believing in miracles! Like a computer you can be reprogrammed.
Miracles can happen! I have Faith, I wrote my book about Faith….knowing, I had it. But you know, God leads us, step by step. And He led me to today, to say…..
Miracles can happen! I am focusing on that. If your interested in getting my book, to find maybe even one thing, in there that will activate your miracles, please check out this link.
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Be encouraged my friends! Be encouraged and don’t give up hope. No matter what you have done, and you think you have blown it, or missed a chance. God can turn it around. God can make a way, where there was no way! HE IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND LIFE! John 14:6.
All we have to do is come to our Lord! Humble ourselves, repent….Ask for wisdom, ask for guidance. Ask Him for that miracle! Tell Him, you know He can do it. Tell Him you align yourself to His truth, and denounce the enemy, in any part of your life! Submit to God! Resist that devil, and he will flee.
God will give it to you, to show you that miracle! Or to prove Himself Mighty! He is almighty God, and I praise Him! Glory to His holy name!
Don’t let the world, or the devil, or the reality of something tell you it cannot change. It can! Have faith! Have hope….Stir yourself up. Get in your King James Bible read His promises! Claim them! Get my book. Give hope to someone else, let it be an epidemic.
What you do for others, can be returned to you. Tell someone, miracles can happen. Tell them you have faith for them. Tell them, love. Love never fails!
It is a principle….there are many secret principles. And love is one of them…I know a few of them. And I know, with new hope today….that I have hope I can have miracles! So can you!
The following scriptures, are the first recorded mention of “miracles” that I want you to see. From my concordance. But in giving glory to God, I want you to see His heart, and what He said about it, and what offended Him. These kind of things can stop our miracles. For it is sin, it is iniquity in His eyes. Let us strive to please our Lord, for miracles. Be blessed, as you read these scriptures. I pray for the body of Christ to see their miracles. To give God glory…..
Numbers 14:18-24
The Lord is long suffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and four generation. Pardon I beseech Thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of Thy mercy, and as Thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now. And the Lord said, I have pardoned according to thy word: But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Because all those men which have seen My glory, and My miracles which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted Me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to My voice; Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it. But My servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed Me fully, him will I bring into this land whereinto he went and his seed shall possess it.
Friends, as I close, hearken to the voice of our Lord. Pray your spirit, is right before Him. Follow Him completely. He is the way…Yes and always give Him glory!
Love you all in Christ, Just my thoughts today,
Elena Ramirez
THE FEAR OF GOD ~ DO YOU HAVE IT? By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
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THE FEAR OF GOD DO YOU HAVE IT?
I want to talk a bit, about the fear of God. Not many people, like this idea of being afraid of God. And I am not just talking about reverence or respect. I am talking about fearing Him.
To some this is just absurd. I know, because I have talked to people about this before, and some of the answers I get amazes me, and I hear things like, I am not afraid of God, I love Him, He is my savior. Yes, I love God, too, and yes, He is my savior, but….I fear Him.
Throughout the King James Bible, there are scriptures that attest to having fear of Him. And even as I thought about this, I knew, I had to run to my computer, and capture this thought, yes, even in fear of Him, to be obedient.
It’s easy for our hearts to get cold, indifferent, and when we do, we have to see this, and stir our hearts back up. Disciplining ourselves….This is why, I try, whenever I can, to give Him glory, or to acknowledge Him, or to defend that which is right, against the wrong. I don’t want evil to think
they can manipulate situations, or to silence me, when I have all of my being because of God and His mercy.
So the fear of God, makes me sometimes be bold, makes me stronger, gives me courage…..why? Because someday, I will stand before God. Someday, when it is all said and done, the book of life will be opened, and God and I will see all that I did. The lambs book of life, will be opened, and it will also reveal I gave my heart to Christ. So, when these books are opened, I want my heart to reflect, that I “disciplined” myself to have this fear…
This fear, keeps me away from sin, it keeps me mindful, that we reap what we sow, and that God is not mocked. Galatians 6:7. I hope this inspires you somewhat, to understand, what I mean from this…..no one cannot tell you what to do! But God, in His spirit, can make a way for you to understand. And if you choose to fear Him, the blessings are more than can be counted….
THE FEAR OF THE LORD, IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE; BUT FOOLS DESPISE WISDOM AND INSTRUCTION. PROVERBS 1:7.
Blessings….Elena Ramirez
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HURT BY RELIGIOUS PEOPLE? ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
I have. I have been hurt by religious people, that I thought, were brothers and sisters in Christ.
You know, I think, that is the most grievous sense of betrayal, one can receive, when they are hurt by people, they loved, in the body of Christ.
I had been in a place of authority, where I served God, and served others, in prayer.
I could give the details, but I won’t because I do not want to hurt the people that hurt me. Or the church, I was affiliated with, the pastors….
But, it hurt me so much, because for a long while I did not understand it. Later, here, and there, I picked up pieces, of this, and that, and I understood. But it was still a lie from the devil.
And then I learned the meaning of the scripture, of Revelation 12:10:
AND I HEARD A LOUD VOICE SAYING IN HEAVEN, NOW IS COME SALVATION AND STRENGTH, AND THE KINGDOM OF OUR GOD, AND THE POWER OF HIS CHRIST: FOR THE ACCUSER OF OUR BRETHERN IS CAST DOWN WHICH ACCUSED THEM BEFORE OUR GOD DAY AND NIGHT.
For what had been said about me was a lie from the devil. The accuser of the brethern, the devil, stopped me where I was serving God. And I was accused, and I was slandered, and I was spoken of by false witnesses. And it hurt me. In fact, when I was fired, which I was, I came home, and cried, and threw up. It hurt me that bad. Because I loved them. I loved, what I did for Christ, and I knew, somehow, the devil, had made people, believe a lie.
I even had a couple, tell me they “marked” me, like by some examples of the Bible. And when I see some religious groups, who do things like that I cringe. Because no one has the right to judge. Not like that.
And I know, their are some Judas and Jezebel,type people, and spirits, and you do not want them in your groups, or churches. But, I am a friend to Christ. I was serving, I was winning souls. So I knew, the devil wanted me out of there. But even in that, my “method” of saving souls was questioned.
Religion….it scares me. I have seen people, in great numbers, coming together, to hurt someone……..Shunning, rejecting, snubbing and making someone an outcast. I know what it meant and felt like, to get the “cold shoulder.” All of sudden people, who would run to embrace me, now ran from me. An outcast. That outcast was me. So, I know. And it was not my imagination.
Consequently, after some time, some bridges were mended. By some. And I did forgive, for that is what Christ has taught us, but true reinforcement, was never reinstated, nor, was any explanation, given to me, counsel, or by that, any apologies. Though, I did forgive.
And even here, I say “God bless them. Lord, help them, to see, the damage they are doing. Let them see, the error of this, that they are being used by the devil. Lord, open their eyes. To truth, and love, not lies, let them, see Lord.” I pray, for souls, who come in the name of the Lord, but they really do not display the fruit of love, or the Holy spirit. People make mistakes. So, I want to be able to release them, in love. Even though, it was the greatest hurt, I ever felt.
I know, God can restore. And I know, God can redeem the time. So I am not bitter. What the devil intended, for evil, I know, even this, God can turn for the good. Maybe even for you.
Now, why God is bringing it up to me now, only He knows. But I am an open book, for Him, to use, perhaps, for someone, who is going through, what I went through, or could also be in a position to hurt someone. In the body of Christ. I don’t know. I do know, that it hurt me so bad, so deeply, that I am very reserved. I do not serve, in any church any more. Or other organizations, or ministries.
And in fact, I do not have a place, that I call a church home. We had left, but then returned. After a short amount of time, after the shock, and, we had stayed at the church, for a long while, so I could just prove, that I would not be run out, nor would I give into being a victim. I held onto the only dignity I had, the truth. But after a while, I just felt the Lord telling me, to move on, so we did, as a family. And it so affected all of us in my family. They were hurt by it too….
We, go to different churches, and I have learned to be reserved. Because of religious people, who have hurt me. They were hard, stoic, judgmental, and with the attitude, that they were better, than others with their self-righteous judgements.
I go worship, and come back home. Because the word of God says, do not forsake the assembling of yourselves. But, I do not get involved, for the most part. Unless, considered, and asked. I guess, I am afraid, and I do not trust people. Now I have to interject, here, because I know the word of God says, fear is a sin. Is it fear of people I don’t know. I don’t want to sin, I want to walk in love. But, I am extremely cautious. Is that o.k.? Anyway, I so want to be used by God, and I will have to learn to trust again. But, I do not now….
Unless, they prove themselves, to love me. Or more then anything, they prove themselves, by the scripture, by the word of God, that Christ taught, to love one another. To not judge. I test the spirits. I am called to do that. By the word of God. And I encourage you to do the same. To see the fruit. I may not tell them I am testing them. But I do.
By love, by compassion, by kindness, by the word of God. And if they express it. Yes, I would be willing, to be more inclined, to be more friendly.
For, I may love them, and quietly pray for them, and I will be cordial, courteous, kind, and yes, I would serve, if asked. But, seldom, have I been asked. But I am, in my own comfort zone, to serve here, in my writing etc. So, I do not get involved, with others. This is my outlet. This is my ministry, in Christ.
Now, I need to say something, because I don’t want to hurt anybody who may read this, and I may have met them, at recent churches I have attended. There have been places, where I was embraced by love. By pastors, by the congregation. But for whatever reason, a prompting from God, we left. We left the church. But it had nothing to do with the people, or doctrine, or even the past pains. Things happen, peoples schedules change too. Our schedules, have changed from time to time.
So, I guess, I am right now, I am a drifter for the Lord….. I want to serve God, as an inspirational speaker, and in my writing. But the truth of the matter, is, we have not found a church, where, I am comfortable, or where I serve. Or where, I will get involved. It did hurt that bad.
I do serve God, because I have to, in my own ministry, and in my writing, but I don’t hold back. I have to, release truth. Because when the Holy Spirit, gives me a word, I have to release it, and write it. But, I am not paid for it, and I do this for free. I do not ask anybody for anything. God meets my needs. By my husband. I do this, I write for the Lord, because the sacrifice of Christ was too great. I have to release any word, God gives me. And I will be obedient to God. I know His voice. It is always love.
Maybe someday, I will find a church home, and I will feel at home, and I will feel the love, and I will stay. But right now, and it has been more then, ten years, since this happened, at least, but I will just wait on the Lord. I choose to love, and I pray, to be used by God. But if they did, what they did to Jesus, it can happen. Remember, the Pharisees, and their “religious” spirits.
Just be careful out there, and walk in love, love all, give people the benefit of the doubt. Pray, if you hear a bad report about somebody. Maybe even talk to the person. But don’t treat them like dirt. Don’t reject them, and expect fruit. Don’t listen to the devil. Know, the devil is a liar, and He will always try to make someone look bad. Especially, if they serve God. To whom it may concern. If you are in authority, or even if you just warm the pews. Let the love of Christ, be your guide.
And as I conclude, I will say this, I knew this was going to happen, the Lord revealed something to me that day, as I was fired, and I knew, something was going to happen, that would stop, me, from being used, in a place, where I was saving souls.
I just know this, what the enemy intended for evil, God will turn for good, for my good, and for the good of others. I will go on, to do what Christ has called me to do. In a great and mighty way. The gates, of hell will not prevail against me. For my Lord, will build His church, in me, and others.
I just want to add, if you are looking for a church, look for a place, where love is. Be careful with “cliquish” people. Who really are in church, for social reasons only. Go to a church, where the word of God is taught. Look for a place, where all people go, and the Pastor encourages love. Not just once in a while, but always….That he encourages, all types of people, to join, and to be united, by all races, ethnicities etc. Look for love, and walk in love.
Like Christ taught us….
Just my thoughts, with love,
Elena Ramirez
Father, I really do not understand, why you want me to write this. After all this time, but I know, your voice, and I know, I must obey. Your reasons, are not always ours, though, I do, want to be in unity with you, in this. Will it help heal me more? I don’t know. I thought, I had, by forgiving. I do not want to bring any condemnation. But there is always conviction. If someone reads this, and they were a part of it, they will know. But maybe their is a greater reason, as you always do things in a great way. Father, even here, I will say, I forgive. I still feel the hurt, but I forgive, as tears just naturally flow from me. No wonder though, sometimes, the church gets a bad rap, or because people, are afraid to serve, because the devil, does come to kill, steal, and destroy. And your work. And the work that others, are doing in your name. Lord, religion does scare me. Maybe someday, you will guide me to a home church, and I will feel the love. Till then, I am happy, even just to write here, and to share a good word….from your Kingdom. From your word. Lord, thank you, for comforting me, in this time, for teaching me, so much. Thank you for soothing my heart in this. May it help others. And Lord, stop others from doing this. By the blood of Jesus. I plead it around me, and your true worshippers, In Jesus name. Amen
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GIVING SOMEONE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT~(SECOND CHANCES) By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
I love second chances. I guess, I appreciate them, because God has given me more then a few to be honest.
And it is so easy, especially, as a Christian, to have high standards, and a sense of excellence, because we are children of the King, that we can have judgmental, and snotty, excuse the term, but snobbish, attitudes toward people.
I see, it, I know you see it too. And the thing is, we can let those attitudes get in the way, of serving God, and loving, and yes, they can even hinder our blessings…
I want to give people the benefit of the doubt, as well. I know what it feels like, even in Christian circles, and you are “marked” avoided, and just rejected.
People, are not always loving, kind, nor do they give the benefit of the doubt. To be honest with you, I write this, because I see right now, I need to give someone the benefit of the doubt. I need to walk in love. I need to be compassionate, and forgiving, and tenderhearted, and yes giving that benefit of the doubt, because Christ gives me the benefit of the doubt.
I know myself, and like you, yourself, you may have a tendency to bring out someones, shortcomings. You may do it indirectly, or directly, but there is an attitude about you. That expresses, to you, and to even others, who you are communicating with…..I am better then you! Or I even know better then you. I don’t want to be that way…..Its ugly.
We are all growing on the vine of Christ, at different places. So we are not all in the same place spiritually. And one should never make those kind of comparisons, because it opens the door to evil. God forbid…so I have to do my part too. Walk in love…
Dear one, if others see it. When we are like that…. What does God see? He is not a respecter of persons. He wants us not to be a respecter of persons either. In other words, giving grace to some but not to all. Whats that all about? Love, really is the foundation of who He is. And if we want to grow, we need to stop, and look, and begin seeing. Are we giving someone the benefit of the doubt. Or are we going to judge them, and not give them a second Chance.
A good place to ask….Is that jealousy? Is that pride? Is that the devil, in your thoughts, and you are allowing it?
What would Jesus do?
Just my thoughts, I share this in love, because I need to bring this to the throne of God, and ask for his help to love someone. In obedience, and yes love… And yes, give them a second chance.
Blessings, and much love,
Elena Ramirez
A PRAYER OF HONOR AND HOPE…
Father, I am your servant, and I humble myself before you. I ask for forgiveness, and just ask for guidance. Because basically, I am annoyed. I don’t understand why I feel this way….but I bring it to the obedience of Christ, and I ask you to change this, and help me. Help me to walk in love with others, and to not compare myself, or to compete, or to even be unhappy, when someone else is rejoicing. I kind of feel like its gloating, but thats none of my business. I just don’t want to lose my blessings, or hinder my relationship with you, because I am taking my eyes off of you, and looking at that situation. I give it to you, and I ask that you bless that person, in all things. I ask that you bless me too, but I sure do want to please you first. So that I know, that I know, I am changing, I am growing, I am seeking your truth, and ways….and yes love, by the example of Christ. Thank you Lord, In Jesus name. Amen
BREAKING GENERATIONAL CURSES IN HONOR OF FATHERS AND MOTHERS ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
Maybe, I was born, just to write about this…because I see, the difference. And I serve God. Generational curses.
Today, is my moms birthday, and tomorrow is Fathers day. And so I thought, I would write about the two most honorable people, I looked up to as a child. My mom and dad.
Sadly, I did not have the benefit, of having both of them, to raise me. They were divorced at an early age. And when I look at their lives in retrospect, sadly, I look at them both, as not meeting their full potential, in Christ. They were both Christians. But what was missing? What was broken?
In fact, my father, had prayed for me to be born. Mom, could not have children. I myself, am an answer to prayer. So, prayer, means a lot to me. And I serve God in it. Blessing, God, and others, in love, is my goal….
So as I talk about my parents, I am careful to honor them. For they did the best they could, for me. They were good, honest, honorable people. But their lives, when I look at it, does not reflect fruit, that was evident. Peace, prosperity, joy, health….There was always something missing, or broken. Love, was not always evident….
Anyway, one, never knows from one generation to the next, what was done. But I do know the word of God, says, that curses can be passed down. In a revelation from God, I heard him tell me to break the curses. By the blood of Jesus. And I spoke a prayer, binding those curses, and releasing, the blessings.
Here is a scripture that substantiates that generational curses can be passed down.
EXODUS 34:6-7
AND THE LORD PASSED BY BEFORE HIM, AND PROCLAIMED, THE LORD, THE LORD GOD, MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS LONGSUFFERING, AND ABUNDANT IN GOODNESS AND TRUTH. KEEPING MERCY FOR THOUSANDS FORGIVING INIQUITY AND TRANSGRESSION AND SIN, AND THAT WILL BY NO MEANS CLEAR THE GUILTY; VISITING THE INIQUITY OF THE FATHERS UPON THE CHILDRENS CHILDREN, AND UNTO THE THIRD AND TO THE FOURTH GENERATION.
Now, I know this is something, that will take a lot of prayer, contemplation, but I tell you in truth. I want to live a fulfilled life in Christ. Christ broke those curses for me, and for you, when He gave his life. I claim that for myself, for my family.
Perhaps, you are dealing, with issues, where you seem not to get an answer. This may be one of the most important things you have read. Generational curses, can be passed down. Seek God, for an answer. If you want to be free. Seek him, and obey him. Once and for all, make sure you clean the slate. Those curses can be broken, by the blood of Jesus. Don’t you want that for you and your family? A life fulfilled? God does not change, but we can change with Christ.
Just my thoughts….But thoughts, that may help someone. Please share this.
With love, Elena Ramirez
Father, thank you, for the revelation, you gave me, about generational curses. Lord, I do plead the blood of Jesus, over me, and my blood line. It was like a blood transfusion. I had, recently, where we bound the curses, the generational curses, and by pleading, and releasing, the blood of Jesus, the blood of Christ, dominates, and is cleansing, and clearing out all curses. Blessings are coming in….
Thank you, that generational curses are broken in my family. I pray, for others, and Lord, help them. If I can help them, I will, but Lord, may this “Just My Thoughts” post, help them, and guide them, to seek you, to turn their life to you. For by Christ we are truly saved. Thank you Lord, I praise you, and exalt you, for all my blessings, and for my parents, who I honor as well. Thank you Lord. Thank you for the blood of Jesus. Amen
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SELFISHNESS IS YOUR ENEMY AS A LIAR ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
Selfishness is your enemy as a Liar. Because it denies you the truth, to grow in Christ!
It prohibits your growth, because darkness, is evident, and is keeping out the light of God. And one cannot grow without his truth being evident, and his light. Which is the word of God.
Selfishness, can make someone, be their own worst enemy.
As I mature in Christ, I have come to identify, one enemy of a Christian is “Selfishness.” When you break up the word, into syllables, the first part is “self.” Self, is the flesh, and when we react to things, by our flesh, or by self, we are showing characteristics, that are selfish.
The devil was “Self” all he wanted was to please himself, and from the beginning, we see, how, his intention, was to deceive Adam and Eve. Because he wanted mankind to fall. He wanted us to miss the blessing God had intended for us. Because he deceived Eve, to think about “self.”
I have always thought, that God became jealous, for us, because we did not go to him, to verify what the devil said, and Eve took the bait, and ate from the fruit, from the tree of good and evil. I just wonder, what would have happened, if the truth, had been exposed, from the devils lies? For, it did bring curses, upon us because of their disobedience. But Praise God, the blood of Jesus, can cleanse us from that.
So lets expose the lie from the devil, even here, about “selfishness” by the Holy spirit.
Being selfish is evil. It is stingy, it is only thinking of one-self, and if one does not see it, and catch it, and change it by Christ. It will rot someone. I don’t like selfishness. I hate it in fact. And there have been times, when I have seen it, and it really bothers me.
When I have seen it in Christians, I have many times, taken a deep breath and walked away, and then there are times, when I have called someone on it. Because of any characteristic, that the devil will use, to hurt another Christian, is to leave “selfishness” unchecked. Here are some characteristics to Selishness.
Ego-someone who is on a power trip, or who has a big attitude about self. Me, me, me, only thinking of me attitude, that excludes the plans, or even aspirations of others. Pride-expresses itself, by not giving in, or being humble. And will not relent, even when the truth is present. Another characteristic of pride, is noteable, when it comes to sharing ideas, concepts, instructions etc. And it won’t offer truth. Greed is another characteristic, of selfishness, it is constantly looking to hoard, or take on more, and more, and more….but not sharing, or living simple.
Because selfishness, has lost control, and it does not see anything else, besides being fulfilled. That can be with sex, drugs, smoking, anything, that has to constantly be fulfilled by the flesh. The sad thing is, when we are out of line in this way, the flesh is never fulfilled. We have to see this on the inside. The spirit. Thats why Christ tells us to deny ourselves. And pick up his cross.
These kind of people, do not want others to grow. The sad thing is, and I have seen it recently, is that, honesty is not evident.
In fact, this is probably why I am writing this. Because recently I met someone, who wanted to play a game with me, where it was concerning just giving me a plain, simple honest answer. Yet, they professed to be a Christian. But the fruit was not Christ like. Nor was it in love. By the way, I do forgive this person, and I pray, I am also forgiven, because strife did become evident. And if people, bite and devour one another, they will be consumed. So, I do bring this to the throne of God, for deliverance. What the enemy intended for evil, I pray God will use for many for deliverance from selfishness.
Any way, I won’t get into specifics, about what totally transpired, but it expressed the fruit of selfishness from this person, and it reminded me, Christ, said for us to lay down our cross and follow him. Denying ourself.
This is hard to do as a Christian sometimes. And we are all growing on the vine at different places, but this is darkness, and it blocks our growth as Christians.
We are called, to help one another, or to see that one can grow. And if anything, we are commanded not to lie one another. And to speak truth in love. Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.
But when I see someone, shifting from the truth to divert from one subject to another. I see deception, I see the characteristics of the devil, and I see a liar. And dear ones, as Christians those kind of characteristics are not things that should be evident. In any one, who is professing to be a Christian. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another. Ephesians 4:25.
We need to grow up. In Christ. We need to take the word of God and renew our minds. We need to walk in love. We need to see others needs, besides our own. And not only be motivated, to want to be blessed for ourselves, but for others. Love should be that motivation. When it is not evident, it is sad to say, but it is selfishness……This is not what God has called us to be.
In our world, there are so many hurting, and broken people. And as Christians, if we cannot learn just in little things, to be honest, and not selfish, we cannot do as much, as we could. We ourselves, cannot grow.
And thats with Gods help. His supernatural presence of love, and of giving. God has blessed so many of us, to be a blessing to others, and when we get caught up, in just stupid, little things, that are motivated by self. Then, we are not being used by God. But by the enemy. We need to see if we are ever having characteristics of him, so we should always be in a place of submission to God, resisting the devil, and he will flee.
I pray, that the body of Christ would see this. Because this is one thing, that is not often brought up, but it needs to be in the forefront of our thinking, and our praying….Lord, take selfishness away from me, and instead, let your spirit reign, in my heart.
We cannot pick up our cross, and deny ourselves, until we come to the cross, repentant, humble in the sight of Almighty God. To begin seeing self has to be put aside. Then we can pick up, the cross, at least worthy enough, by the blood of Jesus, to begin being effective for Christ.
And then, that the spirit of Christ will be evident, in our giving, in our love, and in our hearts, not to lie. For in his giving, Christ gave us the greatest example of giving, by his life, by going to the cross, for our sins, and by love.
This needs to be evident in us. Selfishness is your enemy, it is a liar. Don’t listen to it any more. Know what Gods word says, and be obedient, as you give of yourself. Christ will bless you. Don’t lie to yourself any more. Or others. See it, and bring it to the cross, and leave it there, and then you can pick up your cross, to serve Christ.
Selfishness, needs to be dealt with by the root, and destroyed, cleansed, by the blood of Jesus. So one truly can be the best they can be, by giving this to God for change. There will be fruit, of righteousness, for it will not longer be motivated by self, but by Christ, and his giving.
Just my Thoughts, with love, I speak this in truth…
Elena Ramirez
A Prayer of Honor….
Father, I thank you and praise you, that you have shown me who I truly can be in Christ. Father, your word says, you turn from the proud, and you lift up the humble. So, I do come before you humble. Lord, all I know, is I don’t like the characteristic of selfishness, or a liar. Lord, we need to speak truth, one to another, in love. Putting away lying. Thinking of others, and how they can grow. How we can be the best, we can be for you. I know, I have not always, walked in this. Maybe that is why I hate it. Because I have seen my own selfishness, and how it takes away from growing, who I truly can be in you. I see, how it brings darkness, even to a Christian. Renewing my mind, by your word, has brought me to a place, to see myself, to leave it at the cross. I just pray the Body of Christ, would also see this. So we can be effective for you. Using all the word of God, not just parts of it, to justify myself, but to justify you, Lord. Thank you for letting me write this today, I pray it brings some perspective, to be careful, not to have a spirit of selfishness, for it is a liar. And I know you can see through a liar. Change this in me, and in all of us, if this ever becomes evident. We need to surrender to you. To be the best we can be in Christ. To deny ourselves, and carry the cross. In Jesus name. Amen
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THE SECRETS TO TRUE LOVE ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
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IN GIVING ~ GOD IS THE ONE WHO REPAYS ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez
I laugh now, and its only been a few minutes since, this all played out, but I know, our hearts were in the right place….
Well, these last few days, have been extremely tight for us financially. Hubbys, not working, my business, isn’t doing anything, and well Christmas is coming, and praise God, we have most of our shopping done. So, there is nothing missing, or anything lacking. But, when you are on a tight budget, you kind of watch your money.
Well, last night we went to Sams club, to get just a few things, and I had a few dollars, and as I walked out, I gave some money to the Salvation Army lady. And a few moments later, as we are putting some of our groceries, in our truck, a man and a lady, came up, and asked for some money, they said they were down on their luck, and needed help. Hubby, opened his wallet, and gave a few dollars. So we felt good about that, and I just felt the Lord say, when you give to the poor, I will repay….
So, today, hubby is working on our bathroom, he is remodeling it. And needed a couple of supplies. He goes to Home Depot, and when he walks out, a woman, comes to his truck, and said,”Sir, I am really in a bad situation, I ran out of gas, and I went into the home depot, and no one would let me use their phone. And there are a lot of weird people here, and I am scared. Could I use your phone, to call a friend, to get some gas.”
Well hubby, took it a step further, he came home, (we live close to the Home Depot) and he had some spare gas in a gas can, and he went back, and added the gas) Then, he pulled out a ten dollar, (his last ten dollar) and told her, I am going to give you this ten dollars, and you go and get some gas. And let me give you some advice, like your dad probably would. “Don’t set yourself up, when you have some money keep enough gas, in your car, so you won’t get stranded.”
She at that point, pulled out a debit card, that she said, had over $70.00’s on it. And proceeded to offer it to my husband, or to make an exchange, for the gas. Or for him to buy it, because she said, in exchange for his kindness. My husband, said his first reaction, was no thank you. He did not want to buy it. But, at that point, she changed her mind, and was insistent on giving him the card, so he took it. Though, he did not want to.
Well when we came home, we rejoiced. First because we are givers. We know, what Gods word says about giving, and we know that he says he will repay, if we give to hurting the lost, etc. Well to make a long story short, this lady even though, we did a good thing for her, or rather my husband did. She still lied. The debit card, she gave him, wasn’t worth more then a dollar.
And when we came home, we laughed, because literally, we have given our last few dollars to others, just in a couple of days, but God knows our hearts were in the right place. I would not say, we were hustled, because we saw the need, but I think our hearts are a little sad anyway, because even though we gave, and tried to help, a person, still tried to pull one on my hubby, and tried to make him think, she was repaying him. But what she did, in the lie, was try to hustle him, but he had given anyway….
Well, this taught me something, and we know it anyway. God is the one who repays, blesses, and recompenses. The thing is we reap what we sow. We sowed, what we could to help, and this lady, God bless her, even though she got a blessing, she still tried to make it look she was doing the right thing, and could not even be sincere, in not lying. It was a hustle. It just made us think was her motive, to try and sell that card to begin with? Was the situation, about needing gas, a set-up? I don’t know.
I just know, God provides for our needs. Even when it is tight, with us, there is nothing missing, nothing broken, or even nothing wanted. For God provides for our needs, in all things….Our blessings are always chasing us down. Thank you Lord. I know this time of the year, is hard for many, but if we cannot try to do whats right in the sight of God, and live life, helping someone, or doing the right thing, without, taking, advantage of someone. Then truly, we cannot see what Christ did for us…..I am so glad, whenever rich or poor, I know who has given me the blessing, and I know, never to mock it, or compromise it, because the gift from God, is eternal, and it came with a price. The life of my savior.
I hope, if you are a hustler, and you read this, you change your ways, so God can bless you. And if you know the Lord, I pray, you just count your blessings, and know the secret of being blessed is because you give…..And I don’t want this to turn you off, from helping, or giving, but be careful. Tis the season, and beware of those, who do not know, Christ is the reason…..
Just sharing today, with love, just my thoughts…..
p.s. It has been a few days, since, this happened. But yesterday, I went to Wal-mart and this lady approached me, and asked me, how was I going to pay for my cart. I told her, that was a personal question. She proceeded to tell me she had, gift cards, to make it easier….I just shook my head, but informed her, we had got hustled a few days ago…she hastily left. I wonder why? Folks, just be careful. There are a lot of hustlers out there…..
My Prayer of Hope…
Lord, I just want to thank you, and praise you for all my blessings. Lord, help us to continue to be givers, and to want to help, but to be careful. There are evil people, who will try to take advantage of a situation, and hustle, or have bad intentions. Lord, I don’t know if this woman, had gas, or not, but I just wish, she had not tried to make it look like it was something that it was not. By giving a bogus card. It could have been different, and in this world, there are many hurting people, but they just don’t know your ways, so they have ulterior motives. Lord, I just pray for your continued protection, even if we try to help others, give us wisdom, and discernment. To know when we should, or should not even talk to strangers. Lord, I pray for people, who are not honest, even in their communications, or they try to make more out of something, then it really is. They just don’t get blessed do they? When they hustle. I know you bless Lord, and I will not look for my blessings from people, or any one else, but from you….In Jesus name, Amen
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I invite you, to check out this link if you need to go to the throne, and make it right with God.
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