Do I have any misunderstandings about Christ?  I mean about who He is, what He did and is going to do or about what He commands for my purpose and direction.  Is my concept of Jesus based upon scriptural research and conference with the Holy Spirit or is my understanding of His persona something I received from a preacher, teacher, scholar or media resource?  Do I know for sure that I understand that Jesus is God?  That’s right I said God, because that is why they killed Him you know.  If you are not absolutely certain that you believe what I’ve just said then I recommend wholeheartedly you prove me wrong through scriptural evidence and research.  Don’t ask your girlfriend, priest, pastor or biblical novel writer, go to the source, the Holy infallible Word of Almighty God Himself.  I know for a fact that you will find out that Jesus is God and that the entire Bible is about the Revelation of Jesus Christ to the World.  I don’t wish to hear arguments about why you think that I am wrong I want to see scriptural proof of my misguided understanding.

What have I done to deserve my anointing as prince or priest?  Is there evidence even of my indwelling by the Holy Spirit of God.  Not a record of my good deeds because I am certain that my flesh and the devil will be happy to assist you in that foolish endeavor by regaling your ears of my conquests, surrender and sacrifice.  I am looking for the evidence required of my salvation by scripture.  I am referring to the fruits of the Spirit of God who is supposedly indwelling each believer having been sealed for eternity.  You know; goodness, kindness, patience, humility, peace, long-suffering, maturity, faithfulness.  I know that there are nine but I always have trouble recalling one or two.  What evidence do you see in my life of those fruits?  I will boldly say if you do not see that evidence then I am not saved.  For there has been no indwelling for me by the Holy Spirit of God so I have not been sealed for eternity and baptized by Spirit.  If that indication of salvation is not present then I have called myself Christian but do not have a relationship with Christ.  Having or proclaiming a label without truth of testimony is akin to calling myself Russian because I drink Vodka and dance ballet.  The indwelling of Spirit and relationship with God through Christ is not a label but authentic salvation.

What should I do with my own profanity, shame, falsehood and unrepentant sin?  My greatest desire to is to present myself a sacrifice to God, holy, righteous, obedient and true.  I have tried and failed so many times that it should have caused me to quit long ago upon realization of the impossibility.  However, my salvation does not hang in the balance of my goodness, righteousness or success.  Those are worldly pronouncements of judgment or social classifications of my stature in society.  Thank the Mighty Lord that my failures on Earth have nothing to do with my salvation.

I have tried my hardest and still failed.  What does that say about being good enough for a righteous God?  It says that it is not in my capability.  He wants me Holy, it’s just that it is not something that I can achieve, He alone may sanctify me.  I do not wish to sin, in fact I try with all my might not to, but I still do.  I understand the struggle to which Paul referred.  My job is to turn from my sin, repent and ask the Lord for forgiveness and sin no more just as He told the adulterous woman.  I have to ask, do you think she was able to never sin again?  I would like to think so, but looking at the evidence in my own sinfulness and those of my friends, who are really good people I must add, I would have to say that she probably really tried but fell short again and again like the rest of us.  Lord how long must I remain this shameful creature, prone to sin, even in my best moments, I fail you?

Father my sin burns within my heart as I know that it alone inhibits my intimate relationship with You.  Wash me clean Lord Jesus so that I may remain in fellowship with You.  I know that You are Holy, Righteous and True and that You cannot tolerate sin.  Please allow me to put away my sin permanently and show you clear evidence of Your indwelling through the fruits of my life.  Give me the grace to become that man to which some may incline themselves as they walk toward Your everlasting Life and Light.  Let me learn to love myself in a forgiving manner so that I may extend the same graceful love to others.  Mold me, shape me, make me into the man You would have me be for Your intentions.  We both know that I cannot arrive there on my own volition, intention, action or energy.  I pray to fully and voluntarily surrender myself to Your sanctifying Spirit.  In Jesus’ Name I commend my life to Your hand for whichever purpose suits Your Will.

For those who would know what is occurring in this country, choices must be made surrounding the direction for America.  On which side of the fence will you be standing because this is what is happening and there is no longer anywhere to hide from reality.  These are not the simple times of by-gone-days but the hectic and insecure days of a Christian country that has turned its face away from God and subsequently lost the hand of His Blessing.  Who can deny that we have received this as discipline or just reward for our action/in-action as children of a Holy God.  There is a price for our choices and that price now confronts us in the form of lost security and peace.  May God once again show mercy and grace to this nation because we humble ourselves, turn from our sin and cry out to Him in fervent, humble and honest prayer.  Lord Jesus  we know that you will set things right, come quick Beloved Lord.  http://www.wnd.com/2014/01/2nd-top-military-man-calls-for-millions-to-march-on-d-c/