Was walking with a friend next to the River recently, and I shared that I spend a lot of time on GAW. I said we are connected via a spiritual universe. Just then he said, there's a frog. Instant proof.
We have a small pond outside our bedroom window. For years in the spring, we've been forced to scoop up the frogs and toads that come to lay eggs in our pond, deposit them in a bucket, then take them a couple of miles away to relocate them into a stream because of the racket they make at night when we're trying to sleep.
Around two years ago, a big, old, autistic frog arrived to fill the vacuum. He has a deep, confused croak -- almost as though he's surprised that any sound comes out at all. He's somehow managed to chase all of the froggy competition away, and is living quite comfortably alone in our pond. We've let him be and have named him, Pepe.
I live in the desert. And yet, there is a toad that hangs out in the small water pans I put out for the wild animals. Every night when I fill them with water, I say hi to Mister Toad. Almost a frog.
LFG, frogs. Even if it's just an inch, try to move forward just a little bit every single day. If you get behind, pray, visit daily chat, ask in the comments to get inspired by other frogs that are winning and moving forward in their own lives. We are all in this together. All of us take steps back, but overall, we are winning, together. Fight!
Thank you brother! Go ahead and unsticky this or even remove it if you think I went too far. But this really inspired me and I felt like it applied to all of us other frogs. Blessings. 🙏
And every time you start reading the Bible you find that your life works out better. And then like a stupid human you stop. And then you wonder why your life is horrible. And then you get back into the Bible..... At least that's how my life is.
Whew. That brings it home. We have dear, life long friends who are Obama lovers, Trump haters. They know where I stand. We practice avoidance. I pray for them nightly. Perhaps its time to pray for them to see the light.
Calm. Powerful. From what I have observed, the biggest temptation is depression. Then it feeds into negative coping mechanisms like drinking. Don't be afraid to have a neutral day, or a day where you only move forward a little bit. Every inch of ground against the devil counts. Great post, absolutely important to keep in mind as we fight this fight. Thank you C5.
I talk shit to him everyday. He's a piece of shit that's going to burn forever and it's going to be very enjoyable for all of us. Word of the Lord says that he shall burn eternally in the presence of God and the angels. I'm assuming that we'll be able to watch too. Maybe even join in the festivities. That would be rad.
Silence is consent. Partly why so many passive ppl need to wake up. If they aren't battin for our team, they're are helping the other side, even if unwittingly. A soft society was bred to be submissive.
If they give us too much time many ppl will start to catch on. It's not just money they steal.
One of the first things that God had me studying when I first became a believer was spiritual warfare. Some days are more successful than others. Good reminder here!
I always find it quite refreshing to remind the disgraced choir director of his eventual fate. I'm not wise like the archangel Michael. I literally taunt him, even realizing how foolish it is to do that. Maybe God will let us have some fun with him later. Do you not know that you will judge the angels? I want to play Doom, but not in Minecraft.
Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Two life changing books (at least for me) that help me to engage are
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell.
I was raised by people who were checked out, so I spent most of my life checked out. These two books are showing me how to engage in a meaningful way.
Much like the Stoics had discovered natural laws for living, Biblical laws though they were not aware of that for the most part, so too has Pastor Maxwell refined some natural laws for success and leadership.
If you have struggled in these areas, as I have, then I can not recommend these two books highly enough.
I live in an area of FL where there are A LOT of spirits, demons, witches, warlocks, sorcerers, and other entities, so I had to learn on the fly how to engage, avoid, and protect myself and my family after moving back here when my Naval service was over. I had learned a lot as a youth growing up in Miami, learning from a Lutheran pastor after I became an Acolyte. But when my parents moved us from Miami, I never found another clergyman who was like Rev. Schute, and I drifted away from the lessons and practices he taught me. My time in the Navy was rough, and I drifted further, like a lot of war fighters often do. This was a mistake on my part that I paid for, because it wasn't until I found my way back from the brink that I realized my mistake. Coming back to Volusia County reopened my spiritual eyes after my family began to be attacked, so I had to go back to what Rev Schute taught me and progress myself from there. And let me tell you, it was, and still is in some ways, harder than waring with man. Teaching my children while also having to practically start from the beginning was hard in itself. It's not something I suggest doing, but I was forced to do it out of necessity. But if you lean on God for His support and have full Faith in Him, He comes, bringing His full Might.
Like with anything in life, it is a practice you MUST actively work on, like working your muscles or brain. Your spirit WILL become weak from atrophy if you don't exercise it regularly. Train your spirit like you would train your body and mind for war, because I assure you, [they] are doing the same, and this IS a war we simply CANNOT afford to lose.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation and be constant in prayer.
I try to live that daily. I try.
I have to pray for Him to take my thoughts captive to Him before they become actions>> sin>>death.
Everyday/hour.
To keep my eyes and my mind's eye straight ahead, neither to the left or the right.
James 1:15 KJV
[15] Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
*its not just sexual lusts...
Was walking with a friend next to the River recently, and I shared that I spend a lot of time on GAW. I said we are connected via a spiritual universe. Just then he said, there's a frog. Instant proof.
We have a small pond outside our bedroom window. For years in the spring, we've been forced to scoop up the frogs and toads that come to lay eggs in our pond, deposit them in a bucket, then take them a couple of miles away to relocate them into a stream because of the racket they make at night when we're trying to sleep.
Around two years ago, a big, old, autistic frog arrived to fill the vacuum. He has a deep, confused croak -- almost as though he's surprised that any sound comes out at all. He's somehow managed to chase all of the froggy competition away, and is living quite comfortably alone in our pond. We've let him be and have named him, Pepe.
That’s kinda a cool pond story to know Wulf. 😊
It's all true, too, fren. Poor little guy is an inspiration. He tries hard, just like our frogs. 🐸
Does he get visits by Pepettes?
He doesn't seem to. I think he's a bit of a loner. 🐸
I love that story
Boom 🐸🐸🐸
I live in the desert. And yet, there is a toad that hangs out in the small water pans I put out for the wild animals. Every night when I fill them with water, I say hi to Mister Toad. Almost a frog.
LFG, frogs. Even if it's just an inch, try to move forward just a little bit every single day. If you get behind, pray, visit daily chat, ask in the comments to get inspired by other frogs that are winning and moving forward in their own lives. We are all in this together. All of us take steps back, but overall, we are winning, together. Fight!
Amen sir! Amen to that.
Thank you brother! Go ahead and unsticky this or even remove it if you think I went too far. But this really inspired me and I felt like it applied to all of us other frogs. Blessings. 🙏
It's a solid post fren o7
When you get right down to the brass tax, it's one of the most important PSA one can implore.
It’s perfect for our current time. Any encouragements are needed and welcome.
Don't forget to put on your armor daily. Fight the good fight soldiers! https://connectusfund.org/7-pieces-of-the-armor-of-god
THIS! Piece by piece, every day!
Excellent guide.
Amen, thank you for this!
Good stuff, perfect timing.
Just recommitted this morning with the family to be reading the Bible daily, first thing, before any other thing.
No coincidence I'm doing that at home, then i see your post here.
Peace be with you brother!
And every time you start reading the Bible you find that your life works out better. And then like a stupid human you stop. And then you wonder why your life is horrible. And then you get back into the Bible..... At least that's how my life is.
Truth.
Not sure why you got a downvote but, amen friend. ❤️👍
Awesome post btw catsfive.
Whew. That brings it home. We have dear, life long friends who are Obama lovers, Trump haters. They know where I stand. We practice avoidance. I pray for them nightly. Perhaps its time to pray for them to see the light.
u/#q133
I'm consistently inconsistent...
I mean, if you're honest... I mean brutally honest, you'll realize we're ALL hypocrites in one way or another.
Maybe that's a hallmark of being human... I know complaining is.
No matter how good things are, somebody's always complaining about something.
Ever notice that?
Count your blessings...
I love you all. There's a reason God put us all together here at this moment in time...
💪
Calm. Powerful. From what I have observed, the biggest temptation is depression. Then it feeds into negative coping mechanisms like drinking. Don't be afraid to have a neutral day, or a day where you only move forward a little bit. Every inch of ground against the devil counts. Great post, absolutely important to keep in mind as we fight this fight. Thank you C5.
Anyone else upping their rebuking to many times a week ? Finding myself under attack way more than the old days....
I talk shit to him everyday. He's a piece of shit that's going to burn forever and it's going to be very enjoyable for all of us. Word of the Lord says that he shall burn eternally in the presence of God and the angels. I'm assuming that we'll be able to watch too. Maybe even join in the festivities. That would be rad.
Silence is consent. Partly why so many passive ppl need to wake up. If they aren't battin for our team, they're are helping the other side, even if unwittingly. A soft society was bred to be submissive.
If they give us too much time many ppl will start to catch on. It's not just money they steal.
https://files.catbox.moe/litwy6.png
The very DEFINITION of the devil, is inconsistency.
If it wasn't, his empire wouldn't be divided against itself.
One of the first things that God had me studying when I first became a believer was spiritual warfare. Some days are more successful than others. Good reminder here!
I always find it quite refreshing to remind the disgraced choir director of his eventual fate. I'm not wise like the archangel Michael. I literally taunt him, even realizing how foolish it is to do that. Maybe God will let us have some fun with him later. Do you not know that you will judge the angels? I want to play Doom, but not in Minecraft.
Conquer.
Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Two life changing books (at least for me) that help me to engage are
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell.
I was raised by people who were checked out, so I spent most of my life checked out. These two books are showing me how to engage in a meaningful way.
Much like the Stoics had discovered natural laws for living, Biblical laws though they were not aware of that for the most part, so too has Pastor Maxwell refined some natural laws for success and leadership.
If you have struggled in these areas, as I have, then I can not recommend these two books highly enough.
I live in an area of FL where there are A LOT of spirits, demons, witches, warlocks, sorcerers, and other entities, so I had to learn on the fly how to engage, avoid, and protect myself and my family after moving back here when my Naval service was over. I had learned a lot as a youth growing up in Miami, learning from a Lutheran pastor after I became an Acolyte. But when my parents moved us from Miami, I never found another clergyman who was like Rev. Schute, and I drifted away from the lessons and practices he taught me. My time in the Navy was rough, and I drifted further, like a lot of war fighters often do. This was a mistake on my part that I paid for, because it wasn't until I found my way back from the brink that I realized my mistake. Coming back to Volusia County reopened my spiritual eyes after my family began to be attacked, so I had to go back to what Rev Schute taught me and progress myself from there. And let me tell you, it was, and still is in some ways, harder than waring with man. Teaching my children while also having to practically start from the beginning was hard in itself. It's not something I suggest doing, but I was forced to do it out of necessity. But if you lean on God for His support and have full Faith in Him, He comes, bringing His full Might.
Like with anything in life, it is a practice you MUST actively work on, like working your muscles or brain. Your spirit WILL become weak from atrophy if you don't exercise it regularly. Train your spirit like you would train your body and mind for war, because I assure you, [they] are doing the same, and this IS a war we simply CANNOT afford to lose.
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation and be constant in prayer.
I try to live that daily. I try.
I have to pray for Him to take my thoughts captive to Him before they become actions>> sin>>death. Everyday/hour. To keep my eyes and my mind's eye straight ahead, neither to the left or the right.
James 1:15 KJV
[15] Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. *its not just sexual lusts...
More remote batteries and chips plz