SUFFERING CAN BRING RESTORATION ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

“But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭42:22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Lord, I ask that you restore. And I thank you, and praise you almighty God. Lord you know. Whatever I have suffered, whatever I have learned, even in the hidden parts of my soul, and being, that I may not even see, I pray, it brings you glory, honor and praise. Bring restoration. Bring it, so I can say as a testimony, LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR ME. In Jesus name. Amen.

I look at this verse, and it reminds me of me. Yes, I have been hidden in my house for years now. I feel like in so many ways, I have been robbed, and spoiled. I feel like I missed the boat, the plane, the train. To success. Just having a sense, that something was stolen from me in my life. Wanting, but never obtaining, longing for, but never being fulfilled, if that makes sense. Barely surviving, yet knowing that thriving can exist. It can be obtained. Yes, I long for Gods restoration. I long for it.

Yet, I have been blessed. God has been with me, HE has never left or forsaken me. But hearts desires like in my writing, or my singing, have eluded me. Just even in finding my way, to do great things. I long to do great things. Things that someone else may not be able to do. Things that are incentive, inventive, creative, like our Lord. I want to be like our Lord. But I want HIM to have all the glory, honor and praise. I have not seen success. But now I say Lord, restore.

I still have dreams, even though I am older. I still have hearts desires. Not for me so much any more in what I do. But for God. For God to be glorified in my life. That would bless me. Anything else from that, would be like candy. Like a treat.

Its been a tough year and a half. I won’t go into details, but it has. I have held onto God with all my being. Sometimes, wondering, will I survive this? I still pray it. Pain, has been my friend, and a friend, I did not want. Yet, I have learned, to hold onto God. Perhaps even learning a greater compassion for others. Learning, wisdom, in the sense that the greatest amount of knowledge and understanding, can only come from God. In how HE relates to us. Since, HE the Lord, sent HIS son, to die for our sins. HE suffered, HE died, and was buried, resurrected to save us. Yet, HE understands what it is like to suffer. I ponder on this scripture, and realize how deep the affect of suffering can be. Some things, thankfully, we do not suffer.

But there are some things, I believe in suffering, we also can relate to our Lord Jesus, as HE relates to us.

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

HE is perfect.

I feel like I am scratching at the surface, in trying to relate this. To express it. Have you ever had so much pain, that you could only scream into a pillow, for comfort? Have you ever had pain, that no amount of movement would be a comfort spot? A place of relief? So much pain, that you would not wish that on your own enemy?

There are different forms of pain. But as much as I have suffered in my lifetime, and yes for different things, it has passed. What do we gain in suffering? As the above scripture reminds us, that it changes us. To be perfected, established, and settled. I am paraphrasing. But it is with Gods grace, who has called us. But I suppose we cannot maintain this without a form of suffering.

All I know as I try to make this brief, that any kind of suffering we go through, can bring us closer to God. Closer to perfection. When I think of who I was, and who I am now, I know the old Elena has died. The old way of thinking, no longer exists. Suffering did that to me. Suffering made me seek God. Suffering made me realize its not all about me. Suffering made me realize I needed to accept myself, as I was, but yet seek God, to be the best I can be. Suffering…. Now I pray for a form of total restoration.

That whatever I have learned, even in the hidden parts of my soul, would somehow glorify God.

Would somehow, give me a sense of love and understanding even for others, that perhaps I had not.

I don’t know, I am not going to try and fathom it or understand it all even here in a post, where I believe I am scratching the surface. But there has to be something, that has to grow in my heart, to remember, to understand, to know, without any kind of hypocrisy. Or any kind of fake feelings, how important it is to remember what Christ did for us.

HE suffered folks, we may never understand the depth of that. We may never truly sense that kind of suffering, even if we suffer for other reasons. But what we can understand, and I do, is how great that love is. How great HIS sacrifice was for us. That HE would give HIS life to save us. Spiritually. And yes physically.

I suppose that is why HE had compassion, and mercy for us. How I long to have that in me as well. Suffering makes us look at others differently. I pray that as well for the fruit of it. But I know that Christ suffered to make us complete. To make us whole. Restored.

To save us from the penalty of sin. Many cannot see that. But I do. I see it, and it makes me want to cry. Because I know I have missed, the boat, the plane and train, and I have so many regrets. But if it has brought me closer to God, with understanding, then perhaps I can serve HIM.

Perhaps, I can add on, and bring HIM glory. Because there is a God. I know it. No one, no matter how much they deny it, cannot tell me there is not a God. Maybe suffering has shown me this more clearly. But I am grateful, and I pray, to continually offer HIM praise and thanks. Never ashamed of my faith. Bold, and courageous, because I trust the one who can restore. Suffering can bring restoration.

Blessings and love,

Elena Ramirez

COMFORT ONE ANOTHER ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

Art work by Elena Ramirez (decoupage)

COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE, SAITH YOUR GOD. Isaiah 40:1 King James.

That is a commandment. That says so much in one word of King James scripture, for Gods people, for us to obey, and comply with. This is on the heart of God. To comfort one another.

It should be on our heart, soul, as well.

Have you ever suffered? Have you ever felt so alone, that you know, no one understands? I have. But this is what has drawn me closer to God.

Because of what our Lord Jesus went through. Because of HIS love, because of HIS mercy, and kindness, that understands. We could never quite understand, all that HE went through. The cruelty, the mockery, the hateful rhetoric that was put upon HIM. HE knew, HE had to suffer for us, die, and complete the plan of God, for our eternal salvation. He paid the penalty for our sins, and those sins, are ugly, that is why HE suffered so harshly for us.

Years ago, I was in a church service, and I remember just having a vision, a sense of what Christ did on the cross for us. And it made me cry. It was so vivid, and to know that HE did that for me, so I could be saved. It changed me I believe. I have always had compassion, even as a child, for the hurting, for animals, for people that are handicapped, or people that are the underdog, so to speak.

But now I actually have compassion for the cruel, for the harsh, for the mean spirited person. For the lost. I am not perfect at it, because sometimes, I just don’t understand that, kind of behavior. And I don’t always react the way I should in love, and I will be honest.

But God can change my heart. He can change ALL of our hearts. See, no one is perfect when it comes to this, but Jesus is. He is the model, we should aspire to follow and understand, when it comes to comforting.

I am watching the series, THE CHOSEN, right now, and I know a lot of people do not agree with it biblically. This is what someone told me in their comments, on Social media. This was my conversation, I wrote:

Please do not misunderstand me, yes read the Bible but that is also controversial, if folks are reading corrupted word, and there is corrupted word, according to Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6, and Revelation 22:18-19. King James. The King James is the oldest most reliable source we have in word. But this does not go against scripture. Nor does it misrepresent Jesus. Jesus is love in this series. He is compassion, HE is healing, and being loving. Thats not misrepresenting Jesus, and I have said it once and I will say it again. Folks need to be careful not to turn folks away from God with their “religious” beliefs. In fear of God, and in HIS sight. Doesnt this series tell us that by the reaction of the pharisees? I don’t want to be a pharisee. I want to be used by God, and I won’t deny thing that depicts HIS love, this series does.

I love seeing the series right now in this HOLY week where Christ did miracles, showed compassion, comforted people, gave truth, told us who God is, told us to love one another, told us and showed us HIS power, and HOW faith, can make a way. This is a week of reflection, and understanding of what Christ did for us, on the cross, and because well I am suffering right now, and I won’t say with what, I understand so much, what HE did for us, and that is my comfort….

But you know what? I believe in faith. I believe all things are possible with God. I want to reach out to others, even if it is just on a social platform, but I want to reflect Christ. I want to shine, I want to be an expression of love. Oh I can get into the warrior mode for my Lord as well, but right now, resting, I am just looking at it all so differently, and with compassion. Seeking comfort…. From God.

And really no one else. I am a realist enough to just see it will not change with some folks. And gee as I read this, that does not sound nice, thats not faith, forgive me Lord. I am just weary, in hoping, about some folks, and I cannot make it happen, but you can Lord. Oh well, again forgive me.

Suffering yourself, can make you stop and think, look, and pray, and change your own course. I think thats where I am somewhat. I have no idea what the future holds. But I know HIM, the one who holds the future for all of us. And that comforts me.

Some people do not understand suffering, they don’t understand compassion. So how can they give comfort? In fact, quite contrary, they understand force, or they understand being indifferent, and not caring, because in their small minds, and hearts they think it protects them, if they don’t care, if they harden their hearts.

They understand pride. They don’t make someone else a priority, because they would then have to step out of their comfort zone, and no, they won’t do that. They are satisfied, with sitting on the side lines, and not doing anything. No matter what.

So they comfort no one, including themselves.

I could write a lengthy explanation about all of this. But let me just say this. God has a strange way sometimes, when it comes to teaching us about some lessons in life. I always remember we reap what we sow, so we do not want to be indifferent, to others when it comes to comforting, compassion, love, or being sensitive and kind.

Folks, we never want to get to that point, where we could reap a curse from something, because we had the power to do it, in love, but we did not.

There is a hurting world out there, we need to comfort one another. Think of it this way.

When you comfort someone, you are acting out as Christ’s ambassador. You are HIS hands, and feet, HIS voice, when you get out of your own comfort zone, and comfort someone else. Just a reminder, just my thoughts today.

I will just say this, there have been some I have reached out to, and they express who Christ is, because they comfort me. And there are some who have just given lip service, and you can tell they really do not care to comfort. They could care less, about being obedient to God in love. So if they do that with me, I just wonder….. Oh well. Not my place to judge them, but I see it. So I know God sees it as well.

Love you, have a blessed HOLY week, and beautiful Resurrection Sunday.

God bless you. And yours….

Elena Ramirez

I WOULD BE A BASKET CASE IF I DID NOT KNOW GOD RIGHT NOW ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

This is the photo I took of God as I wrote this…

Do you ever go through something, and think, I would be a basket case if I did not know God?

I can actually say that right now. Because I am going through something, that is trying to scare me. Yet, I have no fear, my trust is in God.

Why am I writing this? Revealing something partially, that is very personal to me, private? Because I have to speak my faith. I guess thats why I always proclaim who God is to me, daily. And people wonder why I do? I have heard folks say, why does she always talk about who God is?

Because HE is real to me. He soul washed me, I know the difference. He has healed me, many times. He pulled me out of the pit, because I did fall through the cracks. He has delivered me from enemies. Even frien-enemies. From violent people. Corrupt, people, who had no moral compass. From many things, and every time, that HE did, I saw His hand upon me.

At this point, I am so far beyond trying to please people. I love with a big heart, but I notice sometimes, the grace I extend is not extended to me, in matters like this as well, so I just say; Oh well....

But no matter what folks think, see we have to pick and choose the path we take with or without Christ. And I choose to include Him, in every decision, in everything I do. I am not ashamed. Of who HE is, or the gospel. I am not brain washed, I am soul washed, and I want to stay like that.

But life is not easy friends, its not. Maybe for some, in some things, they seem to have a better grasp, or a better sense of who they are, and they have family who validated them, or someone guided them was an inspiration, and they don’t seem to need God. But I think thats just a facade. For now anyway. Because life is hard, no doubt. And we all face situations, in life and death, where we should be seeking God. For wisdom, for strength, for healing, for comfort, and guidance, because HE can bring peace in a situation, where in any other case, again, someone would freak out, and turn into a basket case. Literally.

I could not cope to be honest, if I did not have this relationship with the Lord, that I have had for many years now. See when we know HIM, when we know Jesus, we can get the mind of Christ. And we can think like HIM, cope like HIM, and even understand suffering, because HE understands suffering, because Jesus suffered and died for our sins. Wow. What a concept that amazes me.

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

Even here, HIS word ministers to me because I do need discernment. I need instruction…..He knows. This is why its so important folks, to be in HIS King James word daily, because we need this in life, we need His promises, we need to know how to search for word, and look for His promises, from key words. Like this. I searched it because of the word mind... I don’t want to be in a battle in my own mind, so I have to remind myself of all of His promises. Hope that makes sense.

I sometimes marvel at who God is. I can sense Him sometimes…. Like even right now as I write away, I look outside, and there is a light that illuminates the sky on a cloudy dreary day, and I sense HIM. So I take His picture. To illustrate it. I like giving God glory. There is something in my spirit, that just always want to brag or boast about HIM. Maybe because I was in darkness. Maybe because I was so lost. Maybe because HE has always been near. I just sense HIS mercy, and goodness in my life, that felt so broken. But HIS light shined on me and set me free. I know that. Thats why I do get a little ticked off, when folks, want to insult my relationship with HIM. They have not walked in my shoes, in this journey of life of mine.

I am kind of broken right now as I write, and though, I won’t reveal what it is, I am concerned. I realize, I cannot allow fear in my spirit right now. I cannot, there is no room there to be honest for it. And it would confuse me. So I am being as courageous as I can, and trusting God. Praying to HIM. Reminding HIM and myself of His promises. From my King James bible. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, so I am believing in that.

Oh well, I cannot really say too much right now, but I just know, if I did not know God, I would be a basket case and I am not. I do have a peace, that is ruling my heart, because of who HE is, and I am holding onto that. Hopefully, prayerfully, I can give a good report on this at another time.

Blessings, and love,

Elena Ramirez

I WOULD RATHER BELIEVE IN GOD IN 2022 THEN TO NOT BELIEVE~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I suppose this is my journal, to write as I have thoughts in 2022. This morning, as hubby was off to work, he said, “What are you going to do today? And my answer was: “The best I can.” He liked that, well I am thinking that about 2022. And by Christ, who strengthens me, I will also do the best I can. Paraphrasing Philippians 4:13 King James.

Why would I rather believe in God in 2022, then to not believe? Because I need hope. Because I know that I know there is a God. And sometimes His silence, His purposeful, inactions, in some things only tell me more that HE is behind the scenes working things out. His ways, are not our ways… HIS will be done!

FOR MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS, NEITHER ARE YOUR WAYS MY WAYS, SAITH THE LORD. ISAIAH 55:8 King James.

THY KINGDOM COME. THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. MATTHEW 6:10 King James.

I think sometimes we could wonder why does God allow some things? And when I feel that, again, I am reminded that HIS ways are not ours, and yes HIS will be done. It gives me a sense of peace, to trust HIM, sure I get frustrated, but never at God, more at myself, but it does make one wonder sometimes. No doubt.

Yet, I see a wicked world. A world, that has denied God. A world, where even now the devil is so vocal to deny God. And folks believe that nonsense. Hurting themselves, even more.

This morning a day after New Years day, I turned on my television, and I saw a famous Presidents son, say he was not afraid of hell, and a woman who is a leader in women’s rights, mock who Christ is, and was. Oh I won’t say their names here. They don’t deserve any kind of glory. Bitter, mean ugly souls, who have taken it upon them, to follow in the tracks of the evil one. And to deceive others. On that same show. I did not watch it, after that. Because I know how ugly and evil it is, to deny God. And so I turned it off, but I sensed, how much the enemy is trying to turn people from God. I said a prayer.

So I am counter fighting that, just by my own writing today. To give God glory. To honor, and praise HIM. To say I know that I know there is a God, and HE is not mocked. To reinforce my faith, that I have had for years. Yes 2021 was a hard year for many of us, and yes myself. But I am here to say, I believe and I pray 2022 is a year that my faith, my hope, in God will be answered, in more ways then I can even say, or choose to say. Because I like believing in God. It takes the pressure off of me, it takes the worries I have, and gives me a sense of hope, and peace, that things can work out, because of who HE is, and what HE has shown me, and yes so many of us, from HIS word, that all things are possible.

Frankly, I don’t understand disbelief in God. I don’t understand why people are so stupid, yes I said stupid, to disobey HIM, to deny HIM, to not try and get to know HIM or His ways, to not even search for HIM, to learn. I don’t understand lazy souls, when it comes to comprehending truth. Their souls so darkened by the ways of the world, and the enemy.

Oh I was one of those stupid ones, to deny HIM. But I got smart. I got wise, I searched for HIM, but rather, I need to be specific. HE searched for me, Jesus the shepherd came looking for me, when I was lost and broken. And I don’t care if people think I am talking about myself in this matter, because how else can I explain it, unless I have experienced it, so haters can take a leap. I don’t care. Since, then, I have followed Christ. Not man, not religion, God almighty, who has given me access to heavens ways, HIS KINGDOM, here on earth. Because I believe.

Maybe somebody can be inspired, and if not, thats o.k. Its called an opinion, and we all have them. Some express them, some wish they could express them, and some just get angry, in expression. Some challenge them, and I think, why? We are all different, we all feel things differently from our own experiences.

I try to watch that myself personally, because there is a difference between what I feel and what God says. And thats what builds me up. That gives me hope, to believe, that confirms it.

I am known for being blunt. I am also someone who loves a lot. A long time ago, I did ask God, to help me think and feel like He does. And sometimes because of that, the truth, I speak is because of HIS promptings. It gives me courage, to speak truth. Because love warns. It inspires me, because I know we all can be deceived by the enemy, and if I can warn someone, and they heed that, that is beautiful.

Sad thing is, I don’t see the fruit of that lately too much. But maybe I will when I stand before God. Till then, I want to grow. I want to be stronger, I want to tap into His healing touch, and His love, and truth, and try and be a better person. And help others too.

Because of that, I tap into my King James bible. Yes, here is another post that I will write about that, because I know the importance of using Holy word, anointed word, word that has power, and is not corrupted. I have seen the difference. I know it. Because I asked HIM to show me how HE feels, I know how strongly HE feels about HIS holy word being changed, it gets HIM angry. To really say the least. According to Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6 and Revelation 22:18-19 that warns someone they will lose access to the Holy city and their name will be removed from the book of life.

I wrote that the other day, and someone wanted to argue about that, and I just said, I don’t argue about Gods word, I recommend you do not either. My goodness if the words are there, why do folks try to analyze this intellectually, when spiritually you can only catch it if you obey? Why? Because the words they are looking at are NOT truth!

It scares me sometimes when I read it. When I read my King James bible. The power of it, knowing who God is can be intimidating. As it should be. We should all fear God. We all should fear the ONE, the great I AM. We should. It would make us think. It would make us all be better people. If we really took this word to heart. Not the others, they are corrupted sugar coated, and so deceiving. I have seen it. How it deceives souls, even the very elect. And I have seen that too, and want nothing to do with them. Especially if they have been given the gift and calling to minister, to others, but they do not heed the truth.

One thing, I hope for from God is mercy. In any way HE deems. I count on it, but it keeps me in line, to not ever take it for granted, with grace, Mercy, this past year of 2021 I saw a lot of folks, not showing mercy. Not being kind. Not extending grace. But being mean, and harsh, and judgmental. Which, I hate to say, is not being very wise, because we all need mercy. We all need kindness, love, and compassion.

When you get older like me, you know what a rare blessing it can be. So I do want to practice what I preach. What I feel, it is something that stirs my faith up. Believing God, believing His promises. Believing, that things can change. I am weary. Last year was tough on me, for a few reasons. But I held onto God and His promises. I did.

Because I know they are HIS promises. Not someones promises who decided to change His truth, into a lie. Someone the other day told me that the King James followers are a cult. I thought how insulting that is to someone, who just wants to obey God.

And I have learned, maybe even the hard way, because thats how I usually learn. That sometimes, its best not to tell someone the truth. Or to argue about it anyway. To depart from them myself, to spare myself frustration.

Yet, I feel so obligated to God. I really do, I want to make it up to HIM. For my own behavior sometimes. I want to serve HIM. I want to be a light that shines for HIM. I see sometimes, when folks choose unwisely. But I am afraid of judging, even though it might be judging righteously. And I have it in me to tell them, because again, I asked God for me to feel like HE does, but sometimes, I don’t have the technique, or ability, to do so effectively. Because I also see how I have failed HIM, as well.

What will 2022 bring? I don’t know, I look at our world, and I look at people, and I think to myself, we have never seen some of the things we have seen. And has it brought out the best in some people? Yes and no.

All I know, is I am holding onto God, with all my might. Praising HIM, honoring HIM, loving HIM. Whether others believe or not, but hoping to be united yes with others, but somewhat reserved right now. Because of what I am going through. I am walking my faith, with only HIM, and holding onto His hand.

Maybe someday, I will see evidence of the fruit of it all. But right now, I wonder. Oh well, its always in Gods hands. And pray I will. And believe the promises from my King James bible. That brings light.

His word truly is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Paraphrasing. Yes, I am going into 2022, and I have no idea what I face. I am facing some things right now, but my hope, my faith, my love for God is so strong, that I just trust HIM, more than ever. I will not be swayed, to fall from that, with any kind of fear, yes I fear God, but I don’t fear 2022. Because I would rather believe in God, then not believe. And I reinforce it now, more than ever. By stating:

I WOULD RATHER BELIEVE IN GOD IN 2022 THEN TO NOT BELIEVE.

BRETHREN, I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED: BUT THIS ONE THING I DO, FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND, AND REACH FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE. I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. LET US THEREFORE, AS MANY AS BE PERFECT, BE THUS MINDED: AND IF IN ANY THING YE BE OTHERWISE MINDED, GOD SHALL REVEAL EVEN THIS UNTO YOU. PHILLIPPIANS 3:13-15 KING JAMES.

HE did reveal it to me……

I pray you draw closer to God more so this year. Of 2022. You will find HIM.

Blessings and love, Elena Ramirez

WHEN YOU DON’T CARE THATS A SIGNAL THAT YOU SHOULD ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

When you don’t care….

When you don’t care when folks are cold, you should see you are cold yourself and care. When you see folks being mean, and hurting others, you should care. When you see evil in the world, and you allow it, because you don’t care, there is something wrong with your moral code. You should care….

You should pray about it. Seriously.

See, we do live in a world, where folks don’t care. They say things, they don’t apologize, they are mean spirited. They get behind their computers, and attack people, and say things they normally would not. They would not say these things in public, but they get behind their computers and get this false courage, and they say things that hurt, that wound, that destroy others.

People are rude, sometimes hurt people get that way, because no one cared for them. But that is not an excuse to stay that way.

I see it often.

Sometimes, I have tried not to care. But I do. I do put on my armor of God though to protect me from caring too much.

What do I mean by that? Well, sometimes, when you care too much, the unkindness of those who have wounded me, has made me to not want to care. But I cannot deny that. I just cope with it all differently now. Because to not care, is to be cold. It is a hardening of the heart and spirit. I cannot be that way, if I want to have a heart like God. Because HE cares. I always want to be like Christ. He called caring, compassion.

BUT WHEN HE SAW THE MULTITUDES, HE WAS MOVED WITH COMPASSION ON THEM, BECAUSE THEY FAINTED, AND WERE SCATTERED ABROAD, AS SHEEP HAVING NO SHEPHERD. MATTHEW 9:36 King James.

Christ cared and still does care. He wants us to come to Him, and bring our hurts, so He can heal us, soothe us, pour oil on us, protect us. I know this, because HE cared for me, when I was lost. He went looking for me, and brought me back to His love.

Maybe He tried to do that with you, and with someone who cared, HE tried to use them, but you rejected Him. You rejected someone who truly cared. If thats the case, I implore you make it right with God, and that person. Because tomorrow is not promised to anyone. I realize that. I realize how precious life is, and I want to always be in a position where I am caring…

So I cannot be in a position to not care. I cannot be like that. But I do have to watch it myself. As much as I sometimes do not want to care. I find that I do. I have though learned to be mature about caring as well. Because there is only so much a person can do. Or try. But I do try. God knows I try. I am just the kind of person, who wants to make a difference in this world. For the Kingdom of God. For lost souls.

I care. When others don’t. When others avoid, being involved. I care enough to try. See, I am not perfect. I know my flaws.

I don’t need someone to tell me whats wrong with me, but sometimes, I just needed someone to care….

And not be phony about it. Phoniness, is something, I do not appreciate, to say it more kindly. But I really do despise it. Because when I have seen it, it usually comes with an ulterior motive, and that is just pure evil. So, one sees the fruit of it. I thank God for that.

I once had a friend, who I cherished as a friend, and in a misunderstanding, or also a spat, she confided in me she did not care…. At first I did not know how to respond to that. I dismissed it, after all we were friends. We supported each other. We extended grace, we accepted each others flaws, and good points. But I was wrong. I was the one doing that she did not, and she did not care. She proved it. Believe people when they don’t care.

All I know, is there is something in our hearts, especially when we see we are on the wrong side, when we realize we need to care. We need to make it right with God. We need to care enough for our own sake to make it right with God, so we can even make a difference with others, and for others. But mainly for ourselves. So try and care.

Long story short, I care. I care for others, because I was lost. I care to try and never grieve God like I did, when I was saved as a young girl, and then as a woman, I did not care for my salvation, and I nearly lost it. Or did lose it. God only knows. But I care. I want to make it up to God, by caring. With compassion. I cared enough to repent.

See, I can look back and see where I went wrong, but if I did not care, my heart would be cold, and as wrong as I can be at times, I know caring, when no one else cares, proves to me, I am alive, and I have a purpose.

It all begins with caring….

Just my thoughts, today.

Elena Ramirez

DO YOU ALLOW THE DEVIL TO STEAL THE GLORY FROM GOD? ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I had an epiphany this morning. It just came to me so clearly. But the Lord spoke to my heart. He asked me if I was ashamed of Him? I thought about it, for a second, because if folks know me, they know I serve God. They know I am always talking about Him. Folks even have told me, do you always have to talk about God? So when the Lord, spoke that to me, I was for a moment I was in denial. Because I do know my heart, has always been aware to give God praise. I never want to offend Him. But He brought it to my attention. Softly, kindly, not demanding, but in a way that made me think. So I did….

Was I allowing the devil to steal Gods glory? Wow, eye opening for sure, spiritual eye opening…..

It made me sad. I suppose I have now and then, in matters of business. Separating my faith, with those who might not understand, who might even treat my faith shabbily. And sometimes, I have just wanted to avoid confrontations. With even some family members. Even to the point, where I will not share my faith, if they stomp on it, or like the King James scripture says, “being careful not to throw my pearls to swine.”

But, I have withheld sometimes. I have had a problem sharing my faith, in matters of business. Even in giving a blessing. But my King James bible says:

IN ALL THY WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE SHALL DIRECT THY PATHS. Proverbs 3:6. King James.

That is a loaded commandment. If you think about it. It says, in all thy ways…acknowledge God talk about Him.

Some may find it awkward, I have to be honest on occasion, but it says in all thy ways. It does take practice for sure. But when we do we must even expect challenges, or even denials. I have always for the most part, made it a point to do it on social media. And I have always gotten good and bad responses.

In fact, and I am sharing this conversation from my blog, http://elenaschristianconversations.wordpress.com but I just happened to mention prayer. In a post. I got a very negative response from someone, who called my God names, and also said prayer did not work, and that Christianity, was a cult. And that I was brainwashed. This is my response to her.

I feel sorry for you *****. I truly do, see you think about cults, because you don’t know Jesus personally, you probably heard about Him through religion. Religion, is rules, regulations, traditions, rituals, made by men and groups. I have had a relationship with my Lord for such a long time, religion had nothing to do with it. Your heart is so hard, I am sure and probably hurt by RELIGIOUS PEOPLE. But Jesus has never hurt me. I am not brainwashed by the way, I am Soul washed… have a nice day.

I take to heart when Isaiah 54:17 King James tells me the following:

NO WEAPON THAT IS FORMED AGAINST THEE SHALL PROSPER; AND EVERY TONGUE THAT SHALL RISE AGAINST THEE IN JUDGEMENT THOU SHALT CONDEMN, THIS IS THE HERITAGE OF THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD, AND THEIR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OF ME.

That was one of the easiest conversations to be honest, where I did not have great spiritual battle, because I just spoke it from my heart. But I also condemned it, because enough of the devil trying to steal the glory from God! And thats what the enemy was doing as he used her to mock my faith.

There are so many voices in our world, that want to silence the truth of who Jesus is, and I know as a believer, we have to be aware of that, and acknowledge God. Bring the light into darkness. Don’t be meek or shy about it, but have courage, to be bold and even as a testimony to say, look what the Lord has done for me, and I have learned that. Theres a lost world out there, and even a moment you could bring light to someone, even if you never see them again. But they saw your faith, they saw the love. They see the difference.

Yet I have failed God in this, by not acknowledging Him now and then. And as I mentioned I have done it in business matters. But I am going to try a little harder to let this little light of mine shine, for His glory.

It takes practice, and like I said, for the most part I do try, but that scripture says, IN ALL THY WAYS…. ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE SHALL DIRECT THY PATHS.

I sure do want my paths directed, especially now at this point of my life. I think about what Jesus told us, as well, that if we were ashamed of Him, He would be ashamed of us, when we stand before Him. Where He even sternly tells us, He could tell us, I NEVER KNEW YOU. How shocking would that be to a soul, to leave this earth, and have Jesus say that. That would affect eternity.

So I never want to grieve God, or hurt His feelings as well. I never want to give place to the enemy, where he could steal the glory from God.

I guess, I am just mindful of this, by that prompting, as I write this, to think about it. One has to ask themselves….Do I ever allow the enemy to steal Gods glory, by not mentioning Him? Am I ashamed? I think we all have to think about this now and then. Not with lip service, but with truly a heart, that wants to give Him glory.

I cannot help but want to give God glory, even like with the conversation I had above, but to give God glory, even when it comes to prayer. And not being ashamed to pray, any where.

He has answered so many prayers of mine, and when people mock this, like that person did, and even say I am brain washed. I know I am not brain washed, but soul washed. I know the difference. No one cannot tell me there is no God. I know the truth in this. But I also know I have my part. Repenting, reading His truth my King James, forgiving, praying, walking in love, and yes acknowledging Him.

This has given me courage, but you cannot just not do anything either because works without faith is dead.

Anyway, just sharing my heart, hope this blesses you. But mostly, I hope it blesses my Lord. As I write, and acknowledge my Lord Jesus….

Have a wonderful day in Christ.

Elena Ramirez

SORRY TO SAY THIS BUT I BELIEVE YOU CAN LOSE YOUR SALVATION ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I want you to look at this photo, really closely. I want you to read Ezekiel 33 from a King James. To understand this.

This is one of my hardest messages to write. To have courage to tell someone this, I don’t like doom and gloom messages myself. Yes, I like to hear positive affirmations myself, but thats not who God made me to be, because then I would sugar coat truth, and well sugar is not always good for you, if you get my drift.

I am sorry if this freaks you out, sorry, but not sorry, if that makes sense. Because sometimes shocking our systems, can be hard, but then, it can produce fruit. Sort of like pruning, and God does prune us.

But yes, some folks, and I talk to them often, they think once saved is always saved. And they don’t see the deception. They don’t see how the enemy does come to kill, steal, and destroy.

I have never heard a message like this. I am not a Theologian, I am not a Pastor, I don’t know if you would call me a prophet, but I am someone who has looked really hard at Gods word.

I have looked at it, because I hate to say this, because I was very, very lost, lonely, broken, and I made very poor mistakes in my lifetime. Even after I was saved, and I won’t go into detail.

But I am older now, and I feel like this might be one of my strongest messages, to try and get across, because I see so many misguided people.

In fact, right now, and I won’t say who this is, but I see someone who is so gifted. This person, has so many gifts and callings, but this person, is choosing to sin. This person, is playing with salvation. This person, is deceived. And its like you want to tell someone, don’t do that. Don’t be desperate. Don’t choose a lie, when God can give you truth. Don’t choose a counterfeit, when God can give you true love. But you cannot cross those boundaries, sometimes, especially I cannot. Because this person, might respect me, but I don’t have access to be that open with that person, because that person, would just think I was judging. And then I would lose the friendship. So I have to be wise about this.

And thats where, I feel like the Lord, brought me here to write. Because the body of Christ, and the world, confuses judging with warning. Maybe that person will read my writing here, and see that, I will pray about it, because I hope this person sees the truth before it is too late.

For, in Ezekiel 33, King James we are called to warn. And in fact I recommend you look it up from a King James. As you know, I promote it for holiness. The others are corrupted by changing the words.

It’s very specific, in that chapter, and a few of those verses, but basically, and I am paraphrasing, it says, a righteous person, who chooses to sin, will die. Does that mean spiritual death, or physical death? I don’t know, and I think thats one of the reasons, why I write this, because either one scares me, if I am not right with God. If you understand what I am trying to say.

Maybe thats part of why I feel so strongly about this matter. Because the fear of God, has really taught me a lot. In the sense, that I never want to offend God, not now, not in the future, and even the past sins, that yes, I have repented for, grieves me.

I don’t take my salvation, for granted. I really do not. Because I know myself, I know where I have failed, especially at this point in my life. I see it. Not to be hard on myself, but realizing truth, can open your eyes, and it can give you wisdom. This is why I am telling you, I am sorry, if you are disillusioned about your salvation. But if I get you to wake up, and really look at your life, make some changes, then maybe I can spare you the death of these things, that it talks about in Ezekiel 33. That would require REPENTING.

I am trying to redeem the time, to be honest. Who knows, how long they have on this earth? None of us do. But I sense the spiritual battle trying to express this, and my spirit, is screaming shut up devil. I submit to God, and I resist you.

Maybe thats why I had the dream I had the other night, and I don’t usually talk about dreams, but I will here.

See, I was in my old neighborhood, where I grew up in the Westside of Denver. In the projects. I am not ashamed of my poor, humble beginnings. But I am ashamed of a sin, I know that was a sin, in the eyes of God that I committed there. I always grieve that I did that. But, I dream, that the demon that led me to do that SIN, was there, and I dream, I picked that demon up, by the collar, and dragged it to to the gutter, and threw it in the gutter. As I did it, I realized the force I had. I realized the strength, I had to get that dirty thing to the gutter and throw it in the gutter where it belonged. I felt vindicated. I felt free, finally, from that sin, that on occasion, has haunted me. I was so young, but so misguided. I felt like God let me see that vision of me doing that, to let me know, who I really can be in Christ. Strong, not weak, not misled, if I only keep my eyes on Him. If I only obey. If I only know the truth to set me free.

Which leads me to even ponder, even more so, how valuable my salvation is. Because many people are not free. They think grace covers it, but that is so wrong, and misguided. Yes, God does give grace, but you don’t abuse grace. And I could go into the consequences of sin, I could go into spiritual curses even for that matter, but the thing is we should all learn to avoid these things, that we will reap, if we sow sin into our lives.

It’s hard for me to ponder on this, in some ways. Who am I? I am nobody. I mean yes, I am a child of God. But I don’t have the doors that are opened for me to tell folks this truth, except here in my writings. I don’t have great favor with people, or situations. In fact, doors are closed to me. Which is o.k. But I just want to please God.

If I can spare someone, that person, I even mentioned, hells fire, the consequences of sin, the chance they might lose their salvation, then yes, I will tell you about this. But I could not unless God anointed me to do so. Because I feel like I have the courage to do it, because of what God has done for me, if that makes sense….

Anyway, I will let the Holy Spirit convince you and teach you. I am just directing you to that chapter in Ezekiel 33,King James, and you pray, and you decide. It also says everything they did as good, will be forgotten. Again, I am paraphrasing. Does that mean salvation is lost? Hmmmm.

I am not going to argue with anybody. Maybe thats another reason, why its so hard for me to tell you all of this, because I have had people read my writings, and they want to argue, they want to debate truth, they want to make me feel inferior, and judge me, and I am tired of it, to be honest. I don’t have the energy to fight about anything, any more to be honest, and that is truth. I will not argue about what God says, if its in my King James Bible. Do you understand that? Its all there, in that King James bible. You have to find it, I can lead you, direct you, but unless you search yourself, it will not mean anything….

But there is something in me that just wants to please God, and thats why I tell you, not judging you, but warning you, don’t play with your salvation. You could lose it. Backsliding….

Blessings, and love in Christ,

Elena Ramirez

REVERSE THE CURSE ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I want to talk to someone who may need to know you can do this. You can reverse a curse. I want you to know this, because I feel for you, and I know sometimes, spiritually, we may not always comprehend a situation. But I share what I know, because God loves you, and so, if God gives me knowledge about something, I don’t try and keep it to myself. If I can help someone, I will. Thats who I am in Christ. I don’t mean to be prideful or puff myself up, but if I can help I will.

When someone speaks a curse over you

When someone speaks words over you, and you hear these words, did you know you can rebuke that person? You can reject their words, and you can cancel the words they speak over you! It is better if you do it immediately, but if not, do not despair.

You can do this a few ways. If someone says something even in passing, do you know that they have power of life and death in their tongue? But so do you…..

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.

See, God gives us authority. Sometimes, we may not even comprehend it as a curse. Someone might say something to you, that sounds final, and you think about what they might say later, you might ponder on it. It does not feel right, it felt mean spirited. It was meant to condemn you. You don’t have to receive that.

For example, someone might tell you, you’re not going to get ahead. They are speaking a curse, and you might not even take it like that, but there is power in words. But maybe you do, maybe it bothers you. That someone would hold you in such low esteem. At that point, one should say, no I will, I am blessed, and God can make a way. You can condemn their words.

You need to have your armor of God on and sometimes, we are even caught off guard by some words, and we accept them. If you do not respond, you can always go to God in prayer, you can always plead the blood of Jesus. You can tell God, in prayer,

Lord, I know I am the head, and not the tail, I know by the blood of Jesus, these words spoken over me, are null and void. I cancel them in the name of Jesus. I put it in your hands. Please release your peace to me, and help me. Amen.

When you do that you are condemning the words, according to scripture. You are “reversing the curse” According to the heritage God gives you.

NO WEAPON THAT IS FORMED AGAINST THEE SHALL PROSPER; AND EVERY TONGUE THAT SHALL RISE AGAINST THEE IN JUDGMENT THOU SHALT CONDEMN. THIS IS THE HERITAGE OF THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD, AND THEIR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OF ME. SAITH THE LORD. Isaiah 54:17 King James.

When you know the authority God gives you, to condemn words, you don’t have to take anybodies crap. Seriously. That scripture has given me so much courage, to condemn words, that when people do try to speak something negative in my life, I rebuke it right away. If I can. But if I cannot, I always go to God anyway.

There are many aspects to this, and I am just scratching the surface. I have written a book on this, and I may revise it more, to the additonal things I have learned. If a publisher came, that would be great, but for now, I just want you to have something to know, for yourself. You can reverse the curse. You can see, that you are blessed, and not cursed. You can know that God blesses those who bless you, and curses those who curse you. I have insight into generational curses, as well. And they too can be reversed.

You can reverse the curse. In Jesus name. Amen.

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

Blessings in Christ,

Elena Ramirez

WHEN IT “SEEMS” LIKE GOD SAYS NO ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I suppose, I want to emphasize the word “seems” in my title, because, well anything, can change, with God.  All things are possible.  He says, is there anything too hard for me?

BEHOLD, I AM THE LORD, THE GOD OF ALL FLESH:  IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR ME?  JEREMIAH 32:27 King James.  

And honestly, I know there is nothing impossible with Him.  Thats why I love my King James word.  Because of His promises.  His holiness, His authority, His power….

Because He speaks things to my soul, that I embrace. That I claim from His Holy word.  Again, this is why I emphasize a King James, because it is His voice.  Not changed.

Anyway, back to my thoughts, I have seen Him do things in my life that amazes me.  Including the beginning of my life, since, I was not supposed to be born, but my father prayed for me.  I give Him glory.

Well…..

I have been having a hearts desire for years.  And please don’t try and guess it, I would not tell you, if you did guess correctly.

DELIGHT THYSELF ALSO IN THE LORD;  AND HE SHALL GIVE THEE THE DESIRES OF THINE HEART.  COMMIT THY WAY UNTO THE LORD; TRUST ALSO IN HIM; AND HE SHALL BRING IT TO PASS.  PSALM 37:4-5 KING JAMES.  

I have held onto that, and maybe you can see, as I explain further.  It’s a promise from God.  That I have held onto dearly.

In some ways, and yes some other ways, it’s just been a matter of trusting God, waiting, and waiting.  And waiting some more.  And then waiting again.

I am taking a rest, for now. If it happens.  Wow, glory to God.  Sounds sad to write.  But its true.  I just put it in the lap of my Lord, at His throne.

See, I have found myself kind of freaking out about this.  In other words, I found that I was putting my happiness, in this hope, this desire.  Lately, it consumed me.

I don’t think I have been living daily content or fulfilled, because I kept thinking if this happens, I will be happy.  It will fulfill me, I want to say;

Look what the Lord has done for me. 

But, I found myself lately being very discontent.  It’s been affecting my moods, my spirit.  Yesterday, I had an epitome.  A revelation.  I thought, is this thing an idol to me, am I getting my eyes off of God?  Am I consumed.  Obsessed?  Yes. I think I was.  Maybe because I have wanted it for so long…..

I had a conversation with someone the day before this, who dismissed me so rudely.  Because he had posted, that you don’t have to do anything for God to love you.  Or something to that affect.  It bothered me, deep down.  I was not trying to argue, but I wanted to express my heart in this.

Because I believe in works.

I believe in serving God.  I believe in being a reflection of Christ, doing as He did, in some ways.  I am not God, I don’t claim to be.  But I want to be like Jesus, doing things for Him.  I guess that’s why I write.  I am not perfect, nor will I ever claim to be.  I know my faults, and flaws more than anybody.  Seems the devil knows them too, so I have to rebuke him in these matters.

But anyway, I expressed to this person, I love serving God, and he called it religion. Dismissed me, like I was a pesky fly, said, he was showing the love of God to others.  But dismissed me.  I thought it was hypocritical.  To say that yet be rude to me. So I pursued it, and told him it was not right to call my feelings or expression religion.  It ended up, where he did not nor could not see the error of his rudeness.  So, I tried to be the mature one, and ended the conversation.

Not sure, why this scripture comes to me, maybe because he really did trample on my feelings, concerning serving God.

GIVE NOT THAT WHICH IS HOLY UNTO THE DOGS, NEITHER CAST YE YOUR PEARLS BEFORE SWINE, LEST THEY TRAMPLE THEM UNDER THEIR FEET, AND TURN AGAIN AND REND YOU.  MATTHEW 7:6 King James. 

It hurt me.  I don’t know why.  Maybe I did not have my armor of God on tightly.  But I had a fretful nights sleep.  The next morning, yesterday, I woke up.  Angry, agitated, and I won’t go into details.  But I did not act nice, or kind.  Christ like.  Instead, I was the old Elena, the one, before Christ. I saw myself so frustrated.  I cried most of the morning.  I repented.

But something told me, and I believe it was the holy spirit, go back to that conversation, and tell that mean man you forgive him.  So I did.

I felt the release so much, that I saw the poison, his mocking did to me, especially coming from a so-called Christian man.  That when I said, I forgive you, I felt the release.  It was that quick.

This man by the way, did not acknowledge me.  But I believe he saw the post.  It’s o.k. I don’t need his confirmation or acknowledgement.  I just need peace with God.

But it made me see too, that this hearts desire of mine, was also contributing to my anger.  To my hopes.  And I let it go, once and for all, and I said,

Lord, thy will be done.

I am tired.  You cannot believe how tired I am.  Weary tired.  I am tired of hoping for this.  I am tired, of dangling this in front of me, and I cannot live my life like this, so desirous of this thing.  I have hoped for it to be my miracle.  But, it has not manifested.

I felt another release, praise God….

I am not mad at God.  I want to say this, and clarify that I am not angry at anybody to be honest.  I feel the love, and the sweet holy spirit more than ever.  But I have to say, I don’t feel this hope or urgency any more.  He took the desire away.

If it’s for sure a no, I think I can live with it.  I know I can. See, I want to be careful with God, because I know even here, I have power of life and death in my tongue.  So I don’t want to speak with finality, that it is a no.  It just seems like a no.  But I am just leaning on God, to have a new spirit.  A clean heart.   I think I really need to work on that now.

But I am o.k. I have wanted this hearts desire for years.  Maybe I have tried to work toward it to please God, to get it.  Maybe He has tested me, I kind of feel like I failed Him, to be honest.  Like I failed the test.  I don’t know.

But, in any event, I just want to pick the pieces up, of what I have left, in this and go on.  See, it seems like He has closed so many doors, on me, that I wonder.  But I have tried, no one cannot say, I have not, because I have.  I have repented.  When I am wrong, I admit it, but when I am right, I stand by that as well.

If I see someone get their heart desire in this, I will be happy for them.  I will rejoice.  I will not compare myself to them and ask God why?  Nor will I be jealous, and let that ugly enemy poison my soul.

Anyway, I just wanted to write this, to encourage you.  If you are waiting, and hoping, maybe this will help. Even if it seems like it’s a no. God loves you.  He loves me, I know that.

His refusal to me, in this matter will not change my mind or heart about God.  I know He is not like a genie, or an ATM, where you push His buttons to get what you want.  He is almighty God.  I am in awe of Him, His creation.  I always want to do things HIS way, even if it looks like works. Because it gives me faith.  Because again, He is the way, the truth, and life.

EVEN SO FAITH, IF IT HATH NOT WORKS IS DEAD BEING ALONE.  JAMES 2:17 King James. 

Hey if I can live a good life, a healthy life, and a life that worships Him in works.  With my family.  I have love. Even though some folks that are not in my life, that I called friends. And I loved….

I know my salvation is sweet.  I will never take for granted what Christ did for me on the cross.  I won’t treat it shabbily.  By sinning.  Or by treating my salvation like a license to sin.  I will serve God for the rest of my life.  You can call it works.  You can even mock it, and call it religion.  Like that mean man did.   But I know God is not mocked.  Galatians 6:7 King James.

But, I feel obligated to God, and I am grateful.  I am free, this desire, no longer controls me.

It may seem like no.  But I am o.k.  I love God. And I praise God.  I am so thankful.  Anyway….

I am not letting go of my hearts desire.  I want to make sure I say this.  I have hoped in it for so long.  It is a part of me, I cannot turn my desires, on and off.  But I am letting go of just being consumed by it.  I am trusting God.  I had to rephrase this.  But I am not letting go of God.  Ever.  I hold onto His hand tightly.  I love HIM!

EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM ABOVE, AND COMETH DOWN FROM THE FATHER OF LIGHTS, WITH WHOM IS NO VARIABLENESS, NEITHER SHADOW OF TURNING.  JAMES 1:17 KING JAMES.  

In Christ,

 

Elena Ramirez

 

 

AN ANALOGY OF LOVE AND WARNING IN CHRIST ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

An Analogy of Love and Warning In Christ

I want to write about the many forms of love we can have for God. And for people. But, I want to explain this, because you can be harsh with someone you love, because you want them to see the danger of something.

When God corrects us, as well, it can be harsh, but it brings results.  I know, I have reaped things, because of my disobedience to God.  But I thought as a child, I had no idea, what I was doing, was sin, or that it was wrong in the sight of God.

If only someone had warned me, I would have listened.  But no one did.

So, I am going to use an analogy of a child. A child that you love.

If you saw that a child was talking to a stranger, a stranger you knew could be questionable, you would warn that child, don’t talk to that stranger.  You might even say it, in front of that stranger, because you would want to warn that child.  Get away.

So you might be harsh when warning that child, because you want that child to be aware. Don’t talk to strangers! Because you would want to protect that child.

So if you saw that child, talking about that stranger, you would be concerned. Very concerned, because you would realize, who put those strange thoughts in the mind, and the heart, of that innocent child?  How did that stranger put those thoughts in the mind of that child?  Why did that child not know better?

It would concern you as well, if you saw a child of God. Talking about the devil. Talking about the emotions, or the feelings of the devil. You know that the devil, only comes to kill, steal, and destroy.

So if you saw a child of God, talking about the devil, or a vessel of the devil, you would not be gentle, you would say in a moment, don’t even consider, or listen to anything the devil would say. It might sound harsh.

See, we are called to warn each other. And love, reacts, sometimes harshly. If someone writes something here, and that red alert comes up, you cannot always be gentle, you warn!

Because we all can affect each other. Discretion sometimes in these matters, tells you to warn, and rebuke, and bring truth to darkness. Because not only is that child of God affected, but others could be too, because of what that child is doing.

See, in the spiritual realm, you always have to remember, God and the devil are both listening. Everything, we do is documented by God. But, when we are in disobedience, there are spiritual consequences. You open the door to the devil, when you entertain him, or his thoughts. These things bring spiritual curses.

So if you love someone, yes, you warn them, and it may sound harsh.

Sadly, the body of Christ, confuses judging with warning.  But love warns.  Love may sound harsh, but its love nonetheless.

Ezekiel 33: 8-9 King James, gives us a few examples of this, that I want to share here.  And I truly hope you look these up from a King James, because you do not want corrupted word here, or anywhere in Gods word.  That has been changed.  Even here I will warn about these Bibles, because I love you.  I am commanded to love you!

SO THOU, O SON OF MAN, I HAVE SET THEE A WATCHMAN UNTO THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL; THEREFORE THOU SHALT THOU HEAR THE WORD AT MY MOUTH, AND WARN THEM FROM ME. 

WHEN I SAY UNTO THE WICKED, O WICKED MAN, THOU SHALT SURELY DIE IF THOU DOST NOT SPEAK TO WARN THE WICKED FROM HIS WAY, THAT WICKED MAN SHALL DIE IN HIS INIQUITY BUT HIS BLOOD WILL I REQUIRE AT THINE HAND. 

NEVERTHELESS, IF THOU WARN THE WICKED OF HIS WAY TO TURN FROM IT; IF HE DO NOT TURN FROM HIS WAY, HE SHALL DIE IN HIS INIQUITY; BUT THOU HAST DELIVERED THY SOUL. 

Do you see, that we are called to warn someone?  God looks at them as wicked.  But HE also warns us, and tells us our soul is in jeopardy as well, if we are not warning them.

Now this next scripture tells me, very plainly, salvation is at stake.  And we are called to warn.  Because even the “righteous” can lose their salvation.

WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TURNETH FROM HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND COMMITTETH INIQUITY HE SHALL EVEN DIE THEREBY.  BUT IF THE WICKED TURN FROM HIS WICKEDNESS AND DO THAT WHICH IS LAWFUL AND RIGHT, HE SHALL LIVE THEREBY.  EZEKIEL 33:18 King James.   

Christ, is life, we are promised life for eternity.  If we are not in His truth, we will die.  All I know is repentance clears the slate, and take it further, acknowledge you were wrong, don’t let the pride of the devil stop you.  From growing.

I cannot even count the times, I have lost friends, or even acquaintances, because as baby Christians, they could not see, I was warning them.  I was loving them.  But they could not handle the truth, they could not see, I loved them, enough to be harsh with them, maybe even publicly, because I did not want them entertaining or talking to the devil.

Right now, I am in a situation, like this, the truth of the matter, I did not even have words with this person, where we quarreled back and forth, I just spoke my truth, and after that, I became silent.

And I know this person, did not expect me to do that, but I did, and I am not sorry I did.

See, I actually feel like I was obedient to God.  And I take that over any friendship, or relationship.  Because I want to please God, and I know the truth in these kind of matters.  I loved that person, enough to warn them.

Someone shared this, not my words, but I love how the writer expressed this.  Because this is how I feel exactly sometimes, when I confront someone, or I confront lies, meanness.

I hope it blesses you.

 

In Christ, Elena Ramirez