WHY DO I TALK ABOUT GOD DAILY? By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I wrote this on a post that more or less said the same thing, but I feel like its worth repeating, and even elaborating on….

I have had people tell me, why do you always talk about God? And its hard to say it briefly, because my whole life, I have sensed HIM. Seen things that just amazed me, even in my conception and life. The blessings…..With HIS correction, and guidance. Discernment. Healings….He gives me wisdom. HE has shown me who is real and who is fake. By their fruit. So there are many reasons why I talk about God. He saved me. Pulled me out of sin. But I listened, and obeyed. But I do know HE IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND LIFE, and I give HIM glory, honor and praise. I know that I know there is a God…. And I love HIM.

You know there is a lost world out there. I feel for so many people, because they make it so difficult. They argue about truth, or just plainly ignore it. I see Christians falling apart. Or so casual…..And I do think we are in end times. They are off balance. They are tossed to and fro. And double minded, and I just know this is not what God intends for us. We can have the mind of Christ. We can let Him fight our battles, and we can have peace.

Trust and obey…

WHO IS AMONG YOU THAT FEARETH THE LORD, THAT OBEYETH THE VOICE OF HIS SERVANT, THAT WALKETH IN DARKNESS, AND HATH NO LIGHT? LET HIM TRUST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, AND STAY UPON HIS GOD. ISAIAH 50:20 King James.

None of us know when we will either be called and leave this earth, or when Christ will return. Today is the day of the eclipse. And I sense a fear from people. We should not fear anything but God…. Ironic, I wrote this today earlier, so I will share it.

“The secret of the Lord is with them that fear HIM; And HE will shew them HIS covenant. Psalm 25:14 King James.

This is why I use a King James. Because HE tells us not to change, add, or delete HIS words. Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6 and Revelation 22:18-19 King James. That last verse actually warns, salvation can be taken, name removed from the book of life, and denied access to the Holy city. So yes, I fear God because when I leave this world. I want to hear well done, good and faithful servant…. and enter the Kingdom of God.”  .

So today, early already, I have talked about why I love God, and why I fear HIM. Folks, we cannot catch things if we ignore the promptings. And sometimes it is hard to obey God. But did you know its harder on you, if you don’t?

I don’t see many in the body of Christ warning others. Or really trying to be a reflection of Christ. Walking in love etc. Obeying even what word to use. I don’t see even prolific people warning others, about God.

Yesterday, I saw a prolific person, who has the forum, to be balanced when it comes to God. She said, she had grown up in the church, and was taught the wrath of God. But she said, she did not know the love of God. But she does now. But left out the warning…. sugar coating it. That is off balance.

That is not love to God, when we are silent, when we should speak truth…because God sees.

That is love folks. When we see our part. When we obey. When we know HE loves us, but if we play with sin, that is not love.

We have to know there are consequences. The wages of sin is death. (paraphrasing)

We cannot dismiss who God is, or play with our salvation, or listen to the enemy, and think we are covered, if we are doing things in disobedience, or not taking to heart what Christ did for us.

The balance has to be there. And if not its an abomination to God.

This is what Gods word says about “BALANCE:”

DIVER WEIGHTS ARE AN ABOMINATION UNTO THE LORD; AND A FALSE BALANCE IS NOT GOOD. Proverbs 20:23 King James.

A FALSE BALANCE IS ABOMINATION TO THE LORD: BUT A JUST WEIGHT IS HIS DELIGHT. Proverbs 11:1 King James.

I am just seeing the signs. And what will God show us all even with the eclipse?

I don’t know. But I will say this, you cannot get to know Gods love, or favor, if you choose to dismiss HIS truth, and disobey.

Wearing your armor of God, is the protection, when you obey. I have learned this, and more. I cannot put every reason, here down on this post, about why I talk about God, daily.

But I will not be ashamed. I will not give place to the enemy. I submit to God, resist the enemy and he must flee. (paraphrasing Gods word)

I recognize what Christ did for me. I plead the blood of Jesus. Yes, I fall short. I am not holier than thou! I am not judging you….I pray not to sin, but I have had poor judgement in the past. But when you really obey, you can change that, to wisdom, and because you have learned. You can avoid being off balance.

And when you learn, you cannot help but talk about God, and give HIM glory.

Just some thoughts today…

In Christ, Elena Ramirez

THE ART OF BEING PATIENT AS A CHRISTIAN ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Why am I calling it this? Because I am an artist now. But I can’t help but notice as I write the title of this, and acknowledge who I am, that I am also a Christian author. But nobody knows, or really cares.

I know God does, and HE has taught me so much about being patient. But, when it comes to my writings, and to even some of my talents, nobody knows, or cares. I have written three books, and none of them came to fruition, or to any success. And though, when I write, like I do here, its not to peddle Gods word, or to get a monetary success, because well then I would be like the rest of those “prosperity” messengers, and thats not who I am.

But patience, has taught me that. Because I could have stopped writing years ago, because I have not gained success. But I keep writing, because there are things God brings to me, that I cannot contain within. And I often think if I did not share some of the things HE brings, I would regret it. More than I regret writing, and being recognized. If that makes sense.

It is the message. The message has to be seen….

Patience. Is that the message people see in you? That you are patient, or do they see someone who says they are a Christian and there is no patience? And I am addressing this to my brothers and sisters in Christ, because being patient, is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Someone who does not know Christ, sadly is blind and cannot see they need to be purged from their sins. But we in Christ, need to practice being patient, along with these other attributes of Christ.

Why am I mentioning patience? Because I guess I am older, I have learned to be patient. But there are times, that old person, that I used to be wants to creep up, on me, and throw patience out the window. And because things can be harder, now that I am older, I have to really practice patience , not only with myself, with others, and yes even God.

See, God has taught me a lot about being patient. Mostly, because HE has been so patient with me. And as I write this, tears come to my eyes, because wow, when I look at who I was, where I came from, what I was taught, how I have gone through so many mistakes, that were sins, that were flaws in my character, and what HE has shown me, well it brings tears to my eyes, because HE has been patient with me. So patient. So loving, so kind. But HE did not let me stay in that place. HE corrected me, yes with love, sometimes, the lessons were hard, even harsh, because well we reap what we sow. But HE was patient…. and still is.

One lesson I learned in patience, was in the answering of my prayers. Classic example was it took years for us to move. I had the desire to move, for many, many years. Those that know me, know that about me. Many said, no you cannot move. No, you will never move, and they laughed at us, at me, when I said I would. But I kept praying, gee at least twenty years, it seemed like it would not happen.

But then one moment it did happen. We moved. An answer to prayer, that I was patient in, finally produced fruit. Patience. We moved, and yes to a home, that is a gift, that reminds me of God, every time I look out my window.

I always wonder why God took so long to answer this prayer? But I really don’t like to question God about HIS ways, because I do know HIS ways are not ours. But I do see, that it helped my faith. Because at this point, I see how I endured. It was so hard, I so wanted to move. But HE finally came through, and I see how it helped my faith. Faith has to be adamant to say, I trust God, and then let it go. In patience….

I have grown I suppose. But I practice being patient, because I don’t want to go bonkers. Or display, the contrary, like being angry, or frustrated, or being unkind. With someone else, who lacks patience.

I grew up, without patience in many ways, from family, friends, and in work relations. And I would always say to myself, I don’t want to be like that. I don’t want to react, in a way, where I would lose control, because I was not patient. It scarred me to be honest, from those who were not patient with me.

So I do try to be patient. And as I mentioned, even now I am older, and I have desires, prayers I want, and hope for, but I realize I am older now, and time is of the essence. So do I freak out, and let go? No, more than ever, I just have to trust God, and be patient. With others, who are not always patient with me….as well.

Being in Christ, gives me that assurance, that HE can make a way. I just know, I want the fruit of the spirit to be evident, and patience, being in control. Walking in love, as I try and be kind.

BUT IF YE BITE AND DEVOUR ONE ANOTHER, TAKE HEED THAT YE BE NOT CONSUMED ONE OF ANOTHER. Galatians 5:15 KJV.

This can happen when we are not patient with one another….

Just a thought… as well. But as I conclude. All I have to say, is being patient requires patience with one self as well. Look we are human we make mistakes. (I know). but I also know there is always a better way with God. Always, and I hope believer and non-believer will grasp that, because patience is a virtue, but especially in todays world, where AI is evident, and you are shouting to automated systems just to talk to a human, and where people, are not patient with others as well. We have to practice being patient.

But again, be patient with yourself. Maybe you are like me, where you feel like sometimes you may be a lost cause, or you long to have talents, but you don’t seem to have a creative side or maybe you do know your talents, but again, you don’t see fruit in it. Be patient with yourself, and God, see HE tells us, we can do all things through Christ. Keep that thought in mind, when it comes to yourself. And growing, and discovering who you can be, its never too late if you commit it to God…

I call this an art. Because well, I love being artistic. I did not discover I am an artist till a couple of years ago…. and I am amazed. But not knowing always a method, or knowing how to do something can be frustrating. But I love when I am patient, even when mistakes happen, and I can cope and deal with it. I proved it with myself even with something that happened, where black paint was spilled but I was patient. Feel free to see my process by clicking the link below.

And if you can, please like and subscribe. There on Youtube. I want to grow as an artist. I would just love to have more subscribers. And if you sign up there, tell me in the comments, that my writings inspired you, enough to subscribe. I would just love that.

I share little tidbits, and its always to the glory of God. I don’t get preachy, but I do acknowledge Christ as my savior there…. but I have to be patient in my growth, and hopefully, it will produce fruit, and I can be successful as an artist there too. Or follow me on Instagram. Artistic Thoughts By Elena is my channel name there as well.

Thanks, I have to have confidence, in my patience…. thats why I mention this. Another subject to write about I suppose… being confident.

But all I have to say, and I will say it clearly… I give God glory, honor and praise, with thanks for every blessing, and for everything HE has done for me, patience is just one more thing I am grateful for, because HE is patient with me… and I see it. I love our Lord, for all HE shows me. Thank you Father…I love you my King. I seek your Kingdom and righteousness…. for it is beautiful.

Much love, in Christ,

Elena Ramirez

DON’T HAVE REGRETS GO TO GOD ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Regrets are a terrible thing to have. They can weigh heavy on a conscience. They can distract you, they can stump your growth, your abilities, they can handicap you. 

What causes regrets? Mostly sin.

See, we all have a soul, a conscience as well, that knows right and wrong. But some moral codes are broken. These are the ones, that do not obey God. They do not seek God. They in some cases make someone to do wrong. To sin. They have no conscience, so they have no regrets. Or if they do, have them, they try and hide them. 

What a terrible way to live. Because let me be honest with you. There are repercussions to everything we do, purposely, or even without purpose. They are called “consequences.” We reap, what we sow. Or in worldly terms, what goes around comes around. This is a principle, and its true. What you give, you get back. But not if you take it to God. 

FOR GODLY SORROW WORKETH REPENTANCE TO SALVATION NOT TO BE REPENTED OF: BUT THE SORROW OF THE WORLD WORKETH DEATH. II CORINTHIANS 7:10 King James.

And I have to be careful in this, because some lessons, in life, are not that easily covered. In other words, God may still teach you hard lessons, in these matters. And those are hard. I suppose thats one reason, why I do fear God like the King James scriptures say we should.

Some things are out of our control. But what about those things that are in our control? What about those things that may hurt someone, or even yourself, because your purpose is to not care, to not worry, about regrets? Sooner or later, your memory will creep up on you.

When you are young, you may act impulsively, you may do things, that have hurt you, or someone else, and you have regrets. I have a few of those myself. Even though, I have gone to God, even though, I learned, I cannot help but regret, some of the things I did.

BRETHERN, I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED: BUT THIS ONE THING I DO, FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND, AND REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE…I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. Phillipians 3:13-14 KJV.  

The Lord, has brought a peace to me, to cope. To understand, where I went wrong. To show me grace, because I was so misguided. To forgive myself as well. But memory now and then, reminds me, and yes, I regret….

But what about the soul, that does not seek God. Is that you? You have rejected God, for your own reasons. Maybe because you see Christians, not acting like Christians. Not acting like Jesus. Not giving God glory. Maybe because you are angry with God, for your own personal reasons. Maybe because you see the world, and its ugliness, and you think if there was a God, why is things so ugly?

So you reject God. Did you know this is exactly what the devil wants you to do?

He wants to deceive you, and tell you, it does not matter. But it does friend, it does matter. See, God wants us to go to HIM. He wants to protect us, and comfort us, and teach us right and wrong. He wants us to have a fulfilled life, a life, really that gives HIM glory, honor and praise. He wants to bless us, but if you are seeking HIM only to be blessed, you are missing the point. 

BE NOT DECEIVED; GOD IS NOT MOCKED: FOR WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH, THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP. GALATIANS 6:7 King James.

Distractions, being misguided, even as a Christian, is again the enemies goal. 

Vanity, and I am not sure why the Lord is bringing this to me, but that can be a distraction as well… When everything you try and do, is just for me, me, me, you are missing the point in life. To be who you should be in Christ. 

Just as one example. See, you are getting your eyes off of Jesus, and you are concentrating only on you. What can you gain, what can you accomplish, what can you achieve. For you, you, you…

FOR HE THAT SOWETH TO HIS FLESH SHALL OF THE FLESH REAP CORRUPTION; BUT HE THAT SOWETH TO THE SPIRIT SHALL OF THE SPIRIT REAP LIFE EVER LASTING. GALATIANS 6:8 King James.

That could be a regret you may have when you stand before God. See, the goal is to be the best we can be in Christ. To ensure our salvation is in tact. But if your focus is off, and you are not seeking HIM, friend, that is a regret, I would not want to have.

Every regret I have, has brought me to the throne of God, to repent. And as sad as I am to have regrets, I do not regret going to God. I do not regret, my faith, my walk with Christ. I do not. For when I did not, I was in darkness. For it was HIS mercy, that taught me, what I did was wrong.

If I had died during that time, and to stand before God, for rejecting HIM, for not living my life according to HIS ways, I would have regretted that. 

FOR THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH; BUT THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. Romans 6:23 King James. 

I am just scratching the surface. But friend, don’t regret anything, go to God, ask for mercy. Ask HIM to guide you, don’t regret rejecting HIM. Don’t regret sins that may keep you out of heaven, and will send you to hell. Yes there is a hell. 

Ask Christ in your heart. Learn HIS ways, I do recommend a King James. Live your life, not regretting….

Don’t regret not giving God glory, when you could. Do not regect being silent, in a world, that needs to know Jesus. Even if it is just one soul, you touch, for the Kingdom of God, that spares that person from hell. Don’t regret… It could be your soul, it could be a family member. 

Ask God to avoid regrets, as well. Ask HIM to guide you, away from something that will cause regret….temptations, misguided, even trusting some folks.

Go to God. Friend, always go to God in these matters of regret, so you can have peace in your soul, and with God.

If you do not, you will regret it. I know that.

Do not confuse reject with regret… no play on words, but if you reject God, you will regret it. Just REPENT… 

Blessings, and love, Elena Ramirez

p.s can I ask you to please like this page, or comment, I am wondering if I am even being seen here. If I am being cen-sord. Yes, I spelled it incorrectly. But I have been here fourteen years, and I hardly get a response. Thanks…

HOW TO GET ANSWERS TO PRAYER ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I feel led to just share some thoughts about God, serving God, and when you have gotten answered prayer. It makes you so grateful. It does me anyway.

Maybe I have written about this before. Not sure, I am just always led by God, and it may be a reminder, but obey I will. 

But how do you get answers to prayer?

Sometimes, its hard to get answers from God. It takes time. Sometimes, you feel like you don’t always have a lot of time, you see time going by, and you don’t seem to get answers. So you waver, you doubt your faith. 

Oh dear friend, that is the wrong thing to do, in these matters. What I suggest, is press forward, even more in prayer. P.U.S.H. The acronym, is:

PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS. 

Don’t give up on God. Don’t. Ever. All things are possible with HIM. I am so grateful at this time of my life, to see HIM answer my prayers. That I just want to press in myself, even more, give HIM glory, honor and praise. And serve HIM. Why? 

Because HE deserves the glory, honor and praise. Are all my prayers answered right now? No. There are things I am praying about, but I have a hope. And I want to share my hope with you. I want it to be contagious, so you can have hope too. 

Let me tell you some of the things though, I have learned about prayer. And getting answers. And you have to understand why sometimes, prayers are not answered. Sin. If you have sin, unrepented sin, sin that has not been forgiven by God, did you know you can hinder your own prayers? 

IF I REGARD INIQUITY IN MY HEART, THE LORD WILL NOT HEAR ME. Psalms 66:18 King James. 

I have noticed, sometimes when people or pastors or Christian leaders talk about prayer, they miss this step. They say pray this way, or pray in the name of Jesus, yes thats correct. But if you are asking with sin in the sight of God, there’s a good chance you will not get answers. Just saying…

So how do you rectify that? You go to God, and you repent. When I was a prayer coordinator for a television station, I would always tell the people to make sure their relationship with Christ was in tact. And to rededicate themselves to Christ. So they could get answers to prayer. To do so, you need to repent, and yes go to God, asking for mercy, and forgiveness. This is so crucial, and its sad we don’t see this being promoted by our leaders. 

How many times, are we missing this, because we don’t come to God humble? Folks, God is a HOLY God. There are conditions, to pleasing HIM. And if you are not trying to be close to HIM, but only when you have a need, thats like treating God like an ATM. That is so wrong, on so many levels.

Then there is asking amiss. Or asking with the wrong motives. Asking God to do evil. God cannot do evil. He is God. He is good, HE cannot be compared to HIS enemy, the devil. And I see people thinking they can go to God to do something evil, when instead, they should be saying…. THY WILL BE DONE. And accepting that as final. But instead, they may get angry at God, they may even walk away from God, or their faith will be challenged, and they stop believing….

saying, Father if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will but thine, be done. Luke 22:42 King James.

JESUS taught us that. Those are the words from Jesus. See, HE was challenged, on this earth, HE knew HE had to take the penalty for our sins, yet, HE knew HE could go to God, HIS Father, HE knew that God had the power to deliver HIM from HIs crucifixion. He understood, in HIS humanness, that it would be a horrible thing HE had to go through for us, but HIS love is and was so great HE suffered, and died for us. But HE knew and said, THY WILL BE DONE.

We can ask amiss, even when it comes to our finances. Or of things of the world.

YE ASK, AND RECEIVE NOT, BECAUSE YE ASK AMISS, THAT YE MAY CONSUME IT UPON YOUR LUSTS. YE ADULTERERS, AND ADULTERESSES, KNOW YE NOT THAT THE FRIENDSHIP OF THE WORLD IS ENMITY WITH GOD? James 4:3-4 King James. 

Sometimes, because I know God, I think, HE tests us in these matters to see, if HE can or should bless us. Yes, HE provides for us, but I think if HE knows us, and knows that we can be careless with money, or not manage it well, why should HE bless us like that? 

So when we ask for resources, we always have to make sure our motives are right in these matters. My thoughts anyway…

When I see, though, that people are financially secure, but their hearts, or their moral codes are damaged, I wonder, why don’t they see, they need to get right with God?  Life is not promised to anyone. Making sure your salvation is in tact, should be everyones goal, before leaving earth. 

From moment to moment. I fear God, see I almost missed it myself years ago. But God knew. HE came after me, but I had to see the error of my ways. I had to make sure my salvation was in tact, by repenting, and rededicating myself.

And for the record then I was not financially secure. I was poor, spiritually, and physically. And do you know I thank God for that? Why? Because HE taught me to rely on HIM for everything. And HE has never has failed me since I have learned…. I am so blessed. I cannot even fathom, where I would be, now, but I am blessed, and I know it. I thank God.

AND BECAUSE INIQUITY SHALL ABOUND, THE LOVE OF MANY SHALL WAX COLD. Matthew 24:12 King James.

I KNOW THY WORKS, THAT THOU ART NEITHER COLD NOR HOT: I WOULD THOU WERT COLD OR HOT. SO THEN BECAUSE THOU ART LUKEWARM, AND NEITHER COLD NOR HOT, I WILL SPUE THEE OUT OF MY MOUTH. Revelation 3:15-16 King James. 

Are you a lukewarm Christian, or even cold, in your walk with God, that you are cold, concerning HIM? As it states. Waxed cold? Friend, all I can recommend, is getting right with God, daily. Thats your responsibility. It really is. 

We cannot blame God, if we don’t try to do things HIS way, and expect answers. I have learned this, really the hard way. From my youth. But you know, what? I am so glad I learned this. Because when I really study and try to do things HIS way, walk in love, forgive, be kind, having attributes of Christ, it goes better for me. I don’t try to find loop holes in my salvation, or think by sinning, I can pull one on God. Nope, you have to give it your all, you got to see what HE says, I always recommend a King James, so you don’t get conned, or miss it, but when you do your part, God does HIS part. 

Thats just something I have seen in my lifetime. Thats why again, without saying what I want answered in my prayer life, right now, and dedicated to always doing this….I trust God. Trusting God is so important friend. It is, but don’t ever forget your part. You have a responsibility to obey, to pray, to trust and to make sure your heart is right before HIM. 

Hope this helps you today, I just felt like writing out of the blue. God just showed me something, a small minor thing really, but it just made me think, God you are so good. And I got inspired. I don’t know if I had prayed about this thing that inspired me. But God knows my heart. I love HIM so much.

Yes I serve God. Knowing my prayers may not always be answered. With a yes, or a no. But I know the will of my Father is good, and so I can wait. I can trust HIM. But while I am waiting and trusting, I am making sure whenever I can I will tell the world, that my Father God is good, and HE is able, nothing, but nothing is too hard for HIM. I am praising God….

Thats how prayers have been answered from what I have learned. 

Blessings, and love,

Elena Ramirez

THE MISCONCEPTION OF THINKING GOD LOVES US UNCONDITIONALLY ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I think this can be a misconception. To think God loves us unconditionally. Unless you know God, you might believe it. And I am not saying that God cannot love us unconditionally. I am just saying, in order to please God, there are conditions, that are required to please HIM. 

So yes, HE may love you unconditionally. But there are things HE will not tolerate especially because of who HE is. Sin. He cannot tolerate it.

HE is a holy God, a God of excellence. HE has standards and ways, that we may never meet. Because we never can. And to think that we can, is also a misconception. But we should try…

And I think if we get in this mode, of thinking, oh its o.k. God loves me unconditionally, we may never meet our potential. Or we may even get lazy, in our relationship with HIM though Christ.

I see that often, and it also goes hand in hand with the Christian, who thinks once saved is always saved. I think thats a dangerous place to be spiritually, to be honest.

Because the fear of God is missing. Let me repeat that. In a different context. You need to fear God to please HIM. There are so many King James scriptures that attest to that. Not sure about revised versions, because they water down the word, but the King James is pretty clear about that. 

If you don’t fear God, you might think, well yes, God loves me unconditionally, and I accepted Christ. So I am saved, I can sin, I am covered under the blood of Jesus. No, that is so wrong. When you accepted Christ, HE did not give you a license to sin.

Sin, is a destroyer. It destroys the holiness, that God calls us to try for. To keep our robes clean. Life is hard, and we can miss it so much, in so many ways. And I am far from being called a saint. But I try, every day, I try a little harder, a little more, to enhance my relationship with God. To try and please HIM. 

I don’t take my salvation for granted. I don’t play with sin. If I get that prompting, that sin is involved, I walk away from situations like that, because I don’t want to be unequally yoked with unrighteousness, or darkness. 

I don’t want to hurt my Lord. To be honest. I don’t want to take for granted what HE did on that cross for me. I fear God, I fear the consequences. I don’t want to miss a blessing if HE has one for me. And sin, or laziness, or just being thinking, its o.k. his conditions can be excused. Well then I could be deceived. Nope.

If I just think HE loves me unconditionally, that may fool me. And well, we all know the devil wants to deceive us. And he will use anybody, or anyone, to do so. So its important. When you give signals, be careful not to profess that, yourself, because it does give a subliminal message, that you are beyond having fear of God. Just a thought.

Know what pleases God, this is so important. And I think without searching for God, in our daily lives, to live a life that is worthy of HIS sacrifice is so important. But you have to search.

I do always recommend a King James. When we know the truth, of what HE thinks it is written in our hearts. Its a guideline, to live worthy of that. But if you are lazy, not reading HIS true and HOLY word, you can miss it. You might even think because of those revisions, that what someone says is accurate. 

I heard a prominent pastor the other day, tell her followers, God does not test us. And I thought that was so odd. Because KJV word, says, for us to test and try the spirits. So we can know if they are from God. By the way, she does not quote King James, word. So I have seen her miss it often.

BELOVED, BELIEVE NOT EVERY SPIRIT, BUT TRY THE SPIRITS WHETHER THEY ARE OF GOD: BECAUSE MANY FALSE PROPHETS ARE GONE OUT INTO THE WORLD. I John 4:1 King James.

So, if God is telling us to test and try the spirits, it is with good reason, to see, God is testing us as well. To see, if we are meeting HIS conditions. 

I know HE has tested me, I have probably failed in some aspects. I just know that I know it. I have failed. But you learn. You grow, and if you are not growing with Christ on the vine, you could be cut off. Thats a “condition” folks. Look at this scripture.

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.

Heres an analogy, of once saved is not always saved, if I have ever seen one. If a person is not abiding with Christ, he will be be cast down and burned. This should automatically give us the fear of God.

SANCTIFY THE LORD OF HOSTS HIMSELF: AND LET HIM BE YOUR FEAR, AND LET HIM BE YOUR DREAD. Isaiah 8:15 King James.

So be careful when thinking God loves you unconditionally friends. Know HE does have HIS conditions for us to please HIM. Don’t take it for granted. Work on your relationship with HIM. Works is not a bad thing. It may not get you saved, but it gives you a desire to please HIM. To serve HIM. And how dare anybody judge you for wanting to grow, by serving HIM. And they put you down and call it works. Its a condition to please HIM by serving HIM…..

LET THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH, AND THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART, BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT, O LORD, MY STRENGTH, AND MY REDEEMER. Psalm 19:14 King James.

Hope this blesses someone, I felt the prompting, by the Holy sweet spirit, so obedient, I pray I covered it for our Lord. 

Blessings, and love,

Elena Ramirez

PRAY FOR MIRACLES IN 2024 SMALL & GREAT TO GIVE GLORY TO GOD AS A WITNESS ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Maybe because I am older now, I want to see miracles. I want to see God glorified. I want to see it in my life, and the life of others. I want to see saint and sinner to see the miracles, the glory of God. So it will be witness, to who HE is. I want to see this so much. 

So much that I pray my words will set it forth in action. Since, we have power of life and death in our tongue. I speak it. I want and pray to see miracles in 2024 to give God glory. To be a witness, in the sight of saint and sinner.

DEATH AND LIFE ARE IN THE POWER OF THE TONGUE: AND THEY THAT LOVE IT SHALL EAT THE FRUIT THEREOF. PROVERBS 18:21 King James.  

So I do feel led to write about this. To see the impossible become possible. To see things that cannot be called “coincidence” but leaves no doubt, it was God who did such things. 

Is it because we are in end times? Or is it because again, I am older, a seasoned Christian? I don’t know. All I know, is I want God to get the glory, honor and praise, HE deserves. 

God is so good, so gracious, so merciful to all of us. To me. And I do try, and give HIM glory, even in my daily life. Which the enemy has tried to silent. But I am more determined more than ever to give HIM glory. In the sight of the enemy. Because nothing like praising God, honoring HIM, will silent the enemy.

I do have and had a rebellious spirit, at times. So I can be rebellious when someone tells me, or tries to silent me, or censor me, when I give God glory.

Yes even at one time toward God, I was rebellious. Which I am not proud of, because I walked away from God. But HE taught me a valuable, lesson. HE taught me HE is not mocked, HE taught me, HE is able, and HE taught me to trust HIM. And I have for quite a few years. In fact, even when things seemed to be impossible, with health, with even moving us as a family, across the country, HE set forth miracles for me, for us. 

At this point for me, if I wake up, healthy, I give God glory. I don’t want to stand before HIM, knowing I did not give HIM glory, honor, and praise. So I try in my daily activities to give HIM glory, honor and praise. You have to want to do that though, and it has to be inspired by the HOLY SPIRIT.

Those promptings, those reminders that HE is God. I talk to God daily, all day, throughout my activities. I did not used to do that, but I do. HE listens. HE loves me, HE cares, HE does so much for me, I cannot even put it into words. 

In retrospect, throughout my life, there are so many times, God spared me, God healed me, God protected me, ordered my footsteps, blessed me, in miracles, that I may not have even known they were miracles. Do you know what I mean? Things that I may have missed…. things that perhaps, losing a sense of where something was lost, and I had to search, it made me take my time, like your keys or wallet or something. God has HIS ways, and we should never discount, those inconveniences. 

All I know right now friends, is that our world, we all need to activate our faith more. We need miracles. In our homes, in our families, in our nation…. in all nations. Miracles, somehow reinforce who God is. Especially when its not easily explained. When it seems like there is no hope, or no cure. 

I know the one, who can bring hope, bring cure, and thats my Lord Jesus Christ. 

HE can make the impossible possible. But I am very careful, in my motives to ask. See, God is not an ATM. How can I ask God to extend HIS hand, if I don’t seek HIS face?

FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE LUKE 1:37 King James.

I WILL GO AND RETURN TO MY PLACE, TILL THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR OFFENCE, AND SEEK MY FACE: IN THEIR AFFLICTION THEY WILL SEEK ME EARLY. Hosea 5:15 King James.

Do you get what I am trying to say? See, I think we can casually, mistake who God is by some of the messages we see and hear. We can take for granted who God is. THIS CAN BE OFFENSIVE TO GOD. 

And we should never, ever be in the position, where we take lightly who HE is, or what HE is able to do. No wonder, the scriptures tell us to fear God. No wonder when we think about it, HIS ways are of excellence. 

COME AND HEAR, ALL YE THAT FEAR GOD, AND I WILL DECLARE WHAT HE HATH DONE FOR MY SOUL. Psalm 66:16 King James.

Royalty. Our God, is a royal God, and there are so many attributes to who HE is, and I just never want to limit God. And we can.

Short thought, but yesterday, some lady was talking about God not wanting us to be happy, but that HE wants us to obey. Which is partially true, HE wants us to obey. But did you know when you obey, that makes you happy? She was limiting God by not knowing the KJV scriptures, that her advice was off, HE wants us to be happy. And just think how happy a miracle would make you?

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION, THE PEOPLE PERISH: BUT HE THAT KEEPETH THE LAW, HAPPY IS HE. Proverbs 29:18 King James.

Which actually leads me to my point, I want you to pray for miracles, and have the vision of hope, without limiting God that there is a way. That the impossible will become possible. For miracles.

Friends in Christ, enemies in Christ, there is nothing more that will keep you not believing, and thats the enemy. You don’t have to be an enemy to God, you can be a believer. You can take it to the throne of God, and repent, and be reborn. Make Christ your Lord and savior. Make HIM your friend. There is no one who loves you more than God, through Christ.

To know and see miracles. There are so many in my King James Bible, that I recommend you read. But they can happen. 

Be careful in your thinking. Be careful what the world tells you. When they are used by the enemy to take your hope. Pray. Miracles can happen, in 2024, and they will give glory to God. Thats what we all should want. I do believe this is a mandate for all of us. Yes thy will be done, we tell God. But, we can ask, and if we ask with hearts that are repentant, that are humble, that are walking in love. If we ask with hearts, that are so mindful to please HIM, dear one, I believe miracles are available to all of us. 

I am praying for miracles, in 2024. For myself, but also for all of us. But mostly, for God. I want to see my Father glorified. I get sad actually when He is not, when an opportunity comes, and I see it, and people attest it to luck, or some strange coincidence. (luck is not scriptural, and no Christian should use that in their vocabulary)

No it is God. And HE deserves all glory honor and praise. 

The thing is, if we ask with the right heart, believing, I just know that I know, HE can make a way, and make a miracle. 

YE ASK AND RECEIVE NOT, BECAUSE YE ASK AMISS THAT YE MAY CONSUME IT UPON YOUR LUSTS. JAMES 4:3 KJV.

Lets pray for miracles in 2024. Small and great, to give God glory, honor and praise. In the sight of the saint and sinner….Thanks be to God for all miracles.

Lord, I do thank you, for all the miracles, you have given me, in my life, from birth, and this stage of life. Lord, I want to see you glorified, for who you are. I want to please you. You are merciful, kind, and able. But I always want to ask with the right motive in my heart. But in any event, may it be for your glory, honor and praise, with thanks, for who you are, what you do, and that yes Lord you are able. All things are possible with you. Miracles, Lord, I want saint and sinner to see them for your glory. In this year of 2024, magnify them, make them happen. And silent the enemy. For you deserve the glory honor and praise, and it needs to be acknowledged. In Jesus name. Amen.

Love and blessings, miracles, in Christ,

Elena Ramirez

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

AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT ASK GOD FOR GRACE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS ~ By Christian author Elena Ramirez

I love writing here on my blog now and then. I once was told, by someone I loved dearly as a sister in Christ, that I was not respected, because I write about myself. But you know, its therapeutic now and then, healing, to write of some of my experiences, to show myself, and yes others, what God teaches me, guides me through, and to give HIM glory, and praise. What a good and mighty God I serve. I love HIS grace.  

I remind myself, of HIS promises, and I think sometimes, well for me anyway, if I am not constantly in the word, or I am not checking my faith, and my love walk, etc. I can miss it. We all can, come to think about it. We can miss something, very valuable, and that is grace.

Grace, is Gods understanding toward us. Its that attribute of HIS holiness, and goodness, that tells us yes you missed it, but I understand who you are, and what you have gone through, and I will extend grace to you. I will forgive you. But there is a catch to that, I have to be able to tell God, and go to HIM, Lord, I miss it, I am not perfect, I can be harsh, I can be wrong, I don’t want to judge, I want to be like you, and give grace. See, when we realize our own short comings, and yes we all have them, we can go to God for grace. 

I do realize my short comings. See, I have lived with myself for many years, I won’t say how old I am. But I recall in my memory, the things I have gone through. I recall my mistakes, my sins, my own short comings. I recall, what I have learned, and many of those things, I learned, I had to unlearn, if you get my drift.

I have learned who God is. I have learned HIS ways are not our ways. His love, is not like our love. HIS mercy and kindness, HE has extended to me through the years, makes me cry, really when I think of it, because HE has been so kind to me, and good to me. 

I am a very blessed woman, at this point in my life, I am so grateful. Yet now, and then, I have insecurities, I have flaws, I see things in me, that I wish were stronger, and more confident in. 

But as I was praying this morning, I felt like the Lord, told me, GIVE GRACE TO YOURSELF AND GIVE GRACE TO OTHERS, as your Christmas gift.

So I share that with you dear friends, maybe you read my writings, and you are not my friend. Or maybe you once were my friend, but no longer a friend, maybe because you thought it was for a season only.

But I extend grace to you, I extend grace to myself. Because Gods love and friendship is not on my feelings, or my standards. Its on God love, that I am tapping into, to give. Because there’s just something about HIS grace, that cannot be broken. Cannot be severed. The devil cannot steal it or take it. Unless you allow HIM to do so. I speak here myself, I will not allow the devil to steal my joy any more. I will not succumb to being his target. Because no weapon formed against me will prosper. Thats a promise I make to myself, that I speak because its Gods promises. 

So, give grace to yourself, yes we make mistakes, we say things that are not right, we choose wrong sometimes. But God can always change that, in ourselves, and yes others. But give grace, so you can receive grace as well. It will heal you, it will nourish your spirit, and soften your hard heart, that may have been broken or bruised by others.

Don’t look at everybody as the same, don’t look at someone and expect them to hurt you like someone else did. Give grace. 

Don’t be hard on yourself, and put yourself down for those things you have done, that grieved you so much. Oh yes, run to the throne of God, seek HIM, seek HIS mercy, with all your being, with all your heart, know that you know HE is there, and just quiet your broken heart, to find grace. But do so with repentance. Repentance, and making amends to God and others, will bring your blessings, with grace. Remember that. 

Much love, and merry Christmas, this year let it end and start with grace, for yourself and others. You will find joy there.

I have found grace. Its not always found in others. Its found in God, and because of that, one can go on. And its beautiful. 

Much love in Christ, Elena Ramirez

WHEN YOU SEE THE BODY OF CHRIST COLD AND PASTORS DO NOT TELL TRUTH READ LUKE KJV ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Good morning friends, friends in Christ.

I have a lot on my heart lately, and maybe I am just seeing how things are in our world. I am seeing, a lot of lost souls. Maybe you are seeing this as well, with what has happened in Israel. Christ could return. Maybe this is pricking at your heart too. And you are not cold.

But I am seeing many that are lost. Including Christians. Now I don’t want to get preachy, at anybody. Thats not my job.

That is the job of the Holy Spirit. But when I see especially now, pastors who sugar coat the truth, who do deny that salvation could be lost, well I get concerned. And there are a few reasons why I feel that way. And rather than debate it, I will say this:

When someone sins, and breaks the covenant of God in salvation. You cannot blame God, and say well its a gift, from God, and you cannot be unborn. But I say this, if one sins, and does not repent, then they are the person who broke it, not God. You have to know this. The covenant of salvation, is like a contract. God honors it, but if you do not. Then thats on you. And repentance is needed. Don’t play with your salvation, its eternal. Hell is real.

To me, ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED IS A LIE FROM HELL. Why do I say that? Because it makes someone think they have a license to sin. When I think of what Christ did for us, how can anybody take that for granted?

But back to why I am writing. If you feel cold, in your walk with Christ, or you even feel misled, I hope you read the book of Luke, from a King James. It so inspires me, when I read it, from when we read about Christs birth in Luke 2, and reminds us even if others do not believe in celebrating Christmas, that wise men celebrated it.

We see in Luke as well who Jesus is. What HE taught us, that we should only serve God and worship HIM. We see how the devil tempted HIM, and Jesus rebuked him. Strange, how we can be tempted too, if we don’t know God But we can have that authority to rebuke. He talks about authority in HIS name there.

So many beautiful tidbits in Luke. I guess one part of it, is where it talks about Jesus looking for the lost soul. You know, I can relate. See, I was saved. But I got lost, I walked away from God. And many don’t understand why I feel again about salvation being lost. But when HE came looking for me, so many years ago. I was at the end of my rope. I was desperate. I was crying. I was high, and I won’t say on what. But I think if HE had not come looking for me, I would be dead by now.

Thats how bad it was. But I had a sense, HE told me, CHOOSE TODAY. Will it be heaven or hell? I chose HIM. I repented. I rededicated my life, to Christ again. I renounced the devil, then and there. And I stopped walking in-between God and the world. I decided to serve HIM, only, and to love HIM. Its a process. But I have seen myself grow, and I have seen my faults as well. But I have grown on the vine with HIM.

I make mistakes, you do, we all do, but those mistakes can turn to sin. All I know, is repentance each day keeps the devil away. And I know that we can grow. We all have the capacity to grow in our relationship with HIM. But you truly have to know HIM.

Anyway, the book of Luke, from a King James, gives so much insight. The Lords prayer is there too. It teaches us how to pray. Theres also verses, in there about the pharisees, who do not warn, or do not tell people truth, and I see that, I guess thats why I am sad.

HE warns in this verse. WOE UNTO YOU, PHARISEES FOR YE TITHE MINT AND RUE AND ALL MANNER OF HERBS AND PASSOVER JUDGEMENT AND THE HERBS AND PASS OVER JUDGEMENT AND THE LOVE OF GOD: THESE OUGHT YE TO HAVE DONE, AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER UNDONE. Luke 11:42 King James. In other words what I see, here, is those pastors who sugar coat truth, yes they speak of the goodness of God, but they do not warn people, that God will judge them. That God requires holiness, and excellence from us. That we should be repentant.

Anyway, just my thoughts. But, I truly hope you will take the time to read the book of Luke. Or to even listen to it. I love putting the Bible app on my phone and listening to Gods word, as I get on my treadmill. I love the book of Luke, especially today. It ministered to my weary soul. Merry Christmas. God bless you.

Love in Christ, Elena Ramirez

HAVE HOPE ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

HAVE HOPE….

Sorry I have not been writing. I think this is the longest amount of time, I have not. But I moved, started a new life with my family, and just trying to live, laugh, and be happy. I know sounds corny, but with God we can. So, I have needed rest as well, it has been a tough couple of years. I had health issues, surgery, and was stressed. Hubby was working really hard, and I worked with him, in getting him off to work. I had some terrible neighbors, who sneered at us, and just so many things, that can pile up. Moving was hard, I think that was the hardest thing for us as a family…..

But God…. well He made a way for us. And here I am, now, just so thankful to God. Grateful, that HE answered a prayer. Probably a prayer I had for over ten years……

Anyway….
Today, I was sensing the Holy Spirit tell me to have hope, always have hope. Sometimes, life, or circumstances, seems to dictate otherwise. We can get discouraged, bummed out, even give up.  

There are some things we can control, and some things we cannot, and we always just have to have hope in God. I don’t know how some folks do it without HIM. And I don’t want to find out. Again….

Because I know better, years ago, I walked away from HIM, and HE showed me, o.k. you want to walk away, this is what its like. I was miserable, those years of sin, and darkness were the darkest days of my life, so yes, I know what its like to be without God.  
He gave me hope then, and HE gives me hope now, for myself and yes even others, that’s why I am a good friend. For all things, little things, BIG things, but things that matter…

But to be honest with you, we have to work at our faith. We have to speak our faith, speak HIS promises to have faith, and hope, or it won’t work. We have to obey God, as much as we can. He is merciful, and gracious, HE helps us, learn. But HE also has standards, that we cannot expect blessings, if we are disobedient. Thats just the truth. Don’t cut corners, when it comes to faith. And obedience. Repent, if sin is there, and if not sure repent anyway. Remember the Lord lifts the humble and turns from the proud. 

I always recommend a King James my friends, for holiness.  
Love you, don’t give up, our God says with HIM, all things are possible. Have hope.
LUKE 1:37 King James 
FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE.

In Christ, Elena Ramirez