Be Vigilant. These are evil days.

Watch carefully how you live because the days are evil.

"And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father."  (Ephesians 5: 18 -  19 RM)

"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
(Romans 12:2 NLT)

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God qualifies whom He chooses

When God chooses you for any work or mission, He provides everything necessary to accomplish it.  Do not be afraid.

"The LORD turned to Gideon and said, “Go with the strength you have
and save Israel from the power of Midian.  It is I who send you.”

"But Gideon answered him, “Please, my lord, how can I save Israel?
My family is the lowliest in Manasseh, and I am the most insignificant in my father’s house.”
“I shall be with you.”  (Judges 6:14 - 15 RM)

If God is with you, it is accomplished.

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Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Watch carefully how you live because the days are evil.

"And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father."  (Ephesians 5: 18 -  19 RM)

"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
(Romans 12:2 NLT)

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Do not forsake the Lord your God

The Instrument of sin will be the instrument of punishment.

"Because they had thus abandoned him and served Baal and the Ashtaroth, the anger of the LORD flared up against Israel, and he delivered them over to plunderers who despoiled them.

He allowed them to fall into the power of their enemies round about whom they were no longer able to withstand.
Whatever they undertook, the LORD turned into disaster for them, as in his warning he had sworn he would do, till they were in great distress. (Judges 2: 14 -  15  RM)

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God raised up the lowly Virgin of Nazareth

God has raised up the lowly

"Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. 43 Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?"
(Luke 1:42-43 NLT)

"For He who is mighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His name:  He has raised up the lowly."
(Luke 1:49, 52)

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Enjoy rich food and choice wine

God knows exactly what we need.  Will you trust Him today?

"I gave you land you had not worked on, and I gave you towns you did not build—the towns where you are now living. I gave you vineyards and olive groves for food, though you did not plant them."
(Joshua 24:13 NLT)

"Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy]."
(Isaiah s 55:2 AMP)

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Forgive us all our debt

You too must forgive unconditionally

"The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant was brought before him who had run up a debt of a hundred thousand dollars. He couldn't pay up, so the king ordered the man, along with his wife, children, and goods, to be auctioned off at the slave market.
(Matthew 18:23 - 25 MSG)

"The poor wretch threw himself at the king's feet and begged, 'Give me a chance and I'll pay it all back.' Touched by his plea, the king let him off, erasing the debt."
(Matthew 18:26 -  27  MSG)

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Fill us with the fire of the Holy Spirit

Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire !

"Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare what he has done for me.
When I appealed to him in words,
praise was on the tip of my tongue." (Psalm 66: 16 - 17)

"Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:  Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,  Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies."  (Psalm 103:2-4 NKJV)

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God will Never Never forsake you

If the Lord is with you, it is accomplished.

"Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down he won't leave you."
(Deuteronomy 31:6 MSG)

"Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!"
(Psalm 27:14 NKJV)

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The Eucharist and Jesus

The Eucharist and the Presence of Jesus here and now.

God knows we need the Eucharist. The food for the Journey and the medicine of immortality.