Open Letter

Time is very short.  Watch the news listen to what they are showing.  Terror attacks against different countries, famines in all the world( food shortage in all countries, BUT the real famine is the shortage of hearing God's Word- Truth). Pestilences, ( disease)  earthquakes. This is what's happening everyday in this one little small place called Earth!  Look at what Matthew 24 says: Wars, rumors of war, happening.. People offended, betrayed, false doctrine ( prophets) love gone cold for each other, people being killed because of the NAME of Jesus Christ.  ALL THIS IS HAPPENING!!
I do not want to offend anyone , but this will. But the TRUTH needs to be told.
It makes no difference what " religion" you practice.  Be it Muslim, Judaism , Hindu, Buddhists , Christian or any other.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST JESUS. you have NOTHING.
We can argue or disagree ALL day long but in the end it will still be the same.
NO RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST------YOU HAVE NOTHING.
PROOF:
If you believe in Genesis1:1 that ELOHIM( Hebrew) God( supreme)  created the heaven and earth, then you must believe John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God ( Theos- Greek) and the Word was God( Theos) O.T Elohim,  N. T. Theos.  The same God.
John 10:30 " I and my Father are one."
Ephesian 4:1-32  Please READ IT.  Ephesians 4: 4-6 says this;  There is one body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.  This is Christ Jesus.
Acts 4:12
" Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, where by we much be saved."
John 3:16
" For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotton Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."  We can all chose to be that whosoever.
James 2:17-26
Faith without works is dead. Good works alone will not be good enough.. It takes Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith alone without good works is dead.
John3:3  Jesus tells Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;  " Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom of God".
Verily, verily means without a doubt, it is double truth.
I write this because I love each and every one who will take time to read this. I do not want to offend you but time is so short.. I do what I must do. I am praying over these words and leaving it up to God to show you the truth. If you do not chose to follow Jesus Christ then you will pay  the consequences for you decision .  Remember  this salvation plan was offered to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles.  Romans 2:1-11.  READ IT.  v. 11 " For there is no respect of persons with God."
Philippians 2:10-11 " That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth;  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Romans 14: 12  " So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God."
Please talk to God and ask Him to show and Lead you into the truth of who He is.

To Be Alive At Such A Time As This

Hello Beloved,

I have a heavy heart as I write this. Paris, France has been attacked by terrorist.  Panic and terror are running rampant. Fear , wondering if it is going to happen again tonight or tomorrow.. Loss of life of both the innocence and the guilty, not knowing now who you can turn to and trust.. 
 It is still a great time in history to be alive.  We are living in the Last Days before the return of Jesus Christ and are witness to prophecy  being fulfilled.  Yes, it is a frightening  time to be alive but at the same time it is wonderful too.
Don't you wish that you could just wave a wand over the troubles of the world and make it all better?  I do.  It really disturbs me to think of all the things going on in this world that are so evil... The people who are being deceived and killed.  Hunger, disease, cruelty, wars that are going on.. But now is not a time to be afraid . It is a time to be brave and stand up for what you believe in and you know that is what people all over the globe are doing.... It just is not what we think is the "right " thing... So if they can stand and show the world what they believe why don't we?   One person can make a difference.   So here is my stand for what I believe is the right thing. 
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN AND PEACE.  NO OTHER NAME  OR WAY WILL DO IT..
This is my belief.  Remember to smile it is a free gift from God for you to share.
your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie

Privileged

Good Morning Beloved,

Do you ever think of yourself as privileged?  privilege:  a special right, advantage, favor, ect.. granted to some person or group
Well I feel like I was privileged this past week.  A young man offered me some wise advice.  I want to share it with you but first let me tell you that as I grow older I become more open to listening to advice from people who have  been there..  My hope is that you will too.
As you know I am on a spiritual journey and want so much to learn all I can....Learning lessons from Pastors, layman, music, children, and young men.  I am  so blessed . It is hard  for me to fathom the depth of love that God has for me...  I don't always understand things that are taught but I am willing to learn.  Nick, taught me that no matter what  we have gone through we can learn from what is called " THE TWELVE STEPS  OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS".. 
No, not that we are alcoholics but that we can learn from them the steps to overcome the addiction we have... I think we all have an addiction of some sort.. Maybe  it is alcohol, or drugs, porn, or maybe it is a attitude or feeling of self-worth, or pride or something else.  Mine is always feeling unworthy of anything.  I believe these steps will help me.   We all go through something...So here is what I found online about the 12 steps.

1. Admit you are powerless.
2. Believe in a Power ( God) greater than you to restore your sanity.
3. Decide to turn your will and life over to God.
4. Make a moral inventory of yourself.
5. Admit to God, yourself and others of your wrongs.
6. Be ready for God to remove ALL defects of your character.
7. Humbly ask God to remove your shortcomings.
8. Make a list of all your have hurt or harmed and be willing to make amends.
9. Make direct amends when possible, except when it may harm them or others.
10. Continue to take personal inventory and when wrong , admit and try to fix it.
11. Pray for God to improve you and ask only for His will and wisdom to carry you.
12. Practice these steps each and everyday , in ALL areas of your life...
I have paraphrased these steps but if we follow them we will have a better life.
I believe in God, Jesus Christ as the ONLY way to get ANYWHERE here on/in earth and in eternity.
I hope this will help you too. I am starting to do these things and I will keep you updated as to how they are working for me..
REMEMBER: Smile, you are the most beautiful when you do..
with the love of Christ Jesus , your sister in Christ, vickie

GREAT IDEA!!! SUPER IDEA !!!!

Good Morning Beloved,

I just saw something in the book I am reading and I am " borrowing" it .  It is such a GREAT, SUPER IDEA!!!  I borrowed it from the book , called AGENTS OF BABYLON , by Dr. David Jeremiah, page 306.  I LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE !!!  this idea..
He writes that there are 7,487 promises throughout the Bible that God makes.  He states that when he was growing up that on the kitchen table was a box with the promises in them and that the dinner table each evening each person sitting at the table would pull one of the promises from the box and read it out loud...NOW!  Isn't that the greatest idea ever!!!!
Let's say that you have four people eating at your table each evening and they can all read it would take you  five years and one month ( 5 years and 1 month) to read each of the 7,487 promises.  Now, think about this for a moment.. Let's say you start your children reading these at each meal when they learn to read and by the time they are in say 5th grade they will KNOW ALL the promises of God. What a great legacy that would be..  I just LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!!  this idea...  Thank you David Jeremiah for sharing this in your book, AGENTS OF BABYLON. 
Remember to Smile:  it is a free gift from God for you to share

Grateful Week

Hello Beloved,

I just read a post from September on  how much time is left...  I think about this a lot..  I had the privilege  of meeting a new friend this week,,, She is a volunteer at her church and a mentor to children.. She is a mentor to a young man who is a friend of my grandson.  So, she just wanted to meet and see for herself what kind of person her young man was being around... I liked that..  She is looking out for him and helping him to become strong in the Lord...  She is  praying " Grandma" and boy oh boy do we need them! I really enjoyed the time we spent together getting to know each other a bit.. God answers prayer..
I also got to spend a whole day with my granddaughter and one of her friends this week, it was Fall Break.  It was good to have the time with them... I miss my granddaughter a lot... she is a teen now and has a busy schedule , so when I get time with her it is a treat .
I spent one day this week with my husband just walking around a flea market holding hands..  I like to do that too. We went out for lunch and just enjoyed each others company with no stress.. That was nice!  I also learn about persimmons this week.. I had never seen them before..  I even made a pudding from them.  God has blessed me with so many wonderful things and memories this week..  I am so grateful for all I have and for all of whom I have in my life..  I don't have lots of money or fancy things but I am the RICHEST person I know..  I have the love of Jesus Christ and family and friends.. What more could you want?
I started this out with how much time is left?  I really don't know ... just feel like time is short.. If you have not made your calling assured, meaning if you have not made  your eternal place in Heaven a sure thing.... Then please do it today!  Time is really, really short... Jesus is coming back and it will be before you know it.. So , if you are sitting on the fence waiting for the right moment then that moment is NOW!  Don't wait, if you do, it may be to late.....    ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST as your SAVIOR  NOW!    It is easy and simple ..  Just ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and ask him to come into you heart... I pray you will....
REMEMBER:  SMILE , you are the most beautiful when you do...
with the love of Christ Jesus , vickie

Note to Self.

Good Evening Beloved,

Is this blog just for me?  That is what is looks like... No one ever comments on here.. So I guess I am writing to myself,    again.  ( sigh )  Well, I finished the book of Philippians today... but before I go on to Colossians I want to write about Chapter 3 in Philippians.
Paul says he never gets tired of telling you to "be glad in the Lord ". ( KJV says to " rejoice in the Lord")  He also says to watch our for wicked men ( evil workers)   Also says , what makes us children of God is worshiping Him with our spirits.  That is the true " circumcision" IN KJV  Deuteronomy 30:6 " And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God  with all thine heart, and with all thy soul , that thou mayest live." 
Paul then goes on to tell you about himself and how he was a Jews Jew. From the tribe of Benjamin and a Pharisee.  How he obeyed all the laws down to the last point... How he persecuted the church.  How all of that was worthless compared to the priceless gain of following Christ Jesus our Lord.   How he counts following Christ worth it all. He says whatever it takes to follow the one who is alive from the dead.  He tells you he is not perfect but that Christ Jesus is... He tells us to forget the past and look forward to what is ahead.   To get to the end of the race and receive the prize.
Your future is at stake here...... ETERNITY   is at stake........ Not everyone who walks along the Christian road is  friend of the cross.  They too have their eternity at stake....   Tell everyone you know that our Savior , the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back soon  and when He does those that are believers in Him will receive  a new body... a glorious body, just like Christ.. 
I don't know about you but I sure am looking forward to the soon return of Jesus Christ..  I just wanna go home.... Just remember:  Smile:  when you do you are the most beautiful  you can be... With all the love of Christ Jesus . vickie

Just Wondering, How Much Time Is Left?

Good Morning Beloved,

I sit here and wonder just how many days are left for me to enjoy the freedom of looking out my window and seeing the sun rise and the sunlight dance through the mist.  Watching the little squirrels run and chase each other up and down the trees, or watch the children get off the school bus eager to see school friends.  To watch my husband of almost 45 years read the newspaper while he enjoys a cup of coffee.  I wonder. 
In the news all you hear or read about is negative , ugly things happening around the world.. So what is a person to do to find some peace and joy in the day?  I know what I do.  I go to the Word of God for my filling up ..  I run short sometimes on peace and joy and I need a pick me up.. God's Word is my pick up.. 
I wonder sometimes what can I do to help spread the Gospel.. I try by telling people here on this blog, or on face book, or even when I go to the grocery store.  I pray and talk to God a lot but is that enough?  I wish I could share more... but who wants to hear what I have to say. So, I write here and hope someone will read it if not that has to be okay too.. I read it and reread it from time to time.
I have a lot of questions and sometimes I can find the answers .  I listen to different speakers on the Word of God and then I have to dig to see if they are right on or off a bit. Yes, I go to church and I  come home and search and dig to make sure that what I hear is really from God.  I am just a wondering person.  I think to much I guess.
I have concerns about if I am really doing enough? Am I going to be going to heaven?  Yes, I know that God looks on the heart..  Do I have a heart problem?  I DO NOT want to be left behind.. In 1 Corinthians 13:13 " And now abideth  faith, hope, charity, these three, but the greatest is charity."
 I do have faith and hope and charity. ( charity means love)  I do have that in abundance. That is why it gets to me so often about am I doing enough I love all and want all to know the Love of  Christ Jesus...   I am praying that someone will read this and want to know more about the love of Christ and I can help them learn..  Time is getting so short and soon it will be to late .. Please don't wait till then.. Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior today!  Right now!!!   It is so easy and simple.... IN Mark 10: 25  "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle , then for  a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."  Please oh PLEASE  don't be like the rich man.   Time is short and running out, please call on Jesus Christ today and accept Him as your Savior.... Your spirit will spend eternity in one of two places;  Hell or Heaven.  Choose wisely-- choose heaven..
Just say a prayer and mean it and get to a good bible believing church and ask questions.. I will be glad to help you in any way I can if you like. I am just  right here... waiting.
May God shine down on you today and keep you safe from all evil..  Smile : you are your most beautiful when you do.... in the love of Christ Jesus , vickie