Satan Causing Dissension Between the Church and the LGBT Community

To all my FRIENDS, yes, FRIENDS that are part of the LGBT community on my Facebook page, I would like to say - GOD LOVES YOU. Please do not allow the dust that ...Satan is kicking in the air, to cause dissension between you and the Church be what causes you to continue to take steps away from God. One scripture, I held onto during my season of anger toward God, especially during the time I was in the life you are living, was 2 Peter 3:9. That scripture helped me to remember that God is patient. He does not wish death for anyone. But, what He does want is for ALL of us to repent from our sins so we can have life. A life full peace, love and happiness.


Please, please, please, do not allow the words of people draw you away from God. Instead, draw closer to God, and He will respond with love (James 4:8; 1 John 4:8). Remember, God sent His Son to this earth to die for YOU (John 3:16).

Believe me, I know stuff like this is frustrating. We all, are working so hard to bring God's kingdom here to the earth to give some of you hope and hopefully a way out for those who are desiring a way out. It is incidents like this that can be a setback emotionally and spiritually, but don't allow these kinds of things prevent you from moving closer to God. God is about to do a powerful transformation for many of you in your life. Remember, Satan will not allow you to walk away into the arms of God that easily. He will purposely stir up negative thoughts, emotions and words on both sides. Don't fall prey to it. Please stay focus and on track of what God is doing in your life. Remember, God is love.

MY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS - Walk As Christ Did Toward The Unsaved (1 John 2:1-6)

For a long time, I have remained silent concerning comments that have been made by some of my Brothers and Sisters in the faith,when they speak fiery words of chastisement toward the LGBT community, and their lifestyle. Primarily because God had sealed my lips and forbidden me to speak. Instead, He instructed me to watch and listen. But this morning, He awakens me out of my sleep and called me to our meeting place. He whispered His stresses upon my heart. He spoke firmly and clearly concerning the speech of some of His children toward the gay and lesbian community. And then He took me to Jeremiah 1:9.

Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

When we speak in order to teach or defend the TRUTH; or, to show someone that their decision or lifestyle choice does not please God, our words should reflect the Holy One who we represent. Paul provided us, Believers, Christians, such practical application when dealing with such sensitive matters as the lifestyle of those in the LGBT community. At Colossians 4:5, Paul spoke of the Colossians’ evangelistic duties. In this scene, he talked about the importance of Christians “walking in wisdom” in relations toward them. Who is them? Those who are not living up to Bible principles, whom Paul often referred to as unbelievers. Because they are not living according to the TRUTH. Therefore, God’s words labeled them as unbelievers.

DaFruits

PAUL’S DEFENSE TOWARD THE TRUTH

Paul goes on to show that it is more valuable for Christians to seize every opportunity they have –every private or public speaking engagement, to display wise behavior toward the unsaved and to use that opportunity as a chance to give a witness for Christ.

Paul does not walk away and just leave it there. He explains how this should be done. At Colossians 4:6, he says

Let your speech be always with

GRACE

SEASONED WITH SALT 

I can give an entire lecture about what grace should look and sound like. This same grace relates to our speech being seasoned with salt. Christians should know this based on our studies of the Scriptures.

My Christian Brothers and Sisters, we have to remember when God called Jeremiah to ministry. One of the first things God did to Jeremiah was cleansed his mouth. Why was this so significant? Because it was from that point forward that Jeremiah would be God’s spokesman on the earth (Jeremiah 1:7). Every word Jeremiah would utter would come directly from God’s heavenly throne as God directed Jeremiah to speak.

Sam

Yes, as Christians, we are to stand up for TRUTH and speak up against injustices and sins that dominates our world today. BUT, AS GOD DIRECTS. NOT AS WE PLEASE.

THAT WAS WHAT I WAS

For when I once lived that lifestyle, I did not need anyone to tell me it was wrong. I KNEW THAT! And I certainly did not need anyone to dehumanize me by talking about what acts I did in my bedroom. That was not going to help me to become liberated from my sins.

I needed someone to point me to a better way of living that would bring about love and peace in my life. That God has something better for me if I give Him a chance to show me. That it would require patience on my part as God takes me through processes to heal my brokenness from my past, which led me to my current plight (lifestyle choice). That God, through His people, the Body of Christ, can teach me to love myself. But, how can the Body of Christ succeed, at what they are called to do with grace, and mercy and love, if we fail to focus our energy on these kinds of things that God has taught us through His word – grace, love and mercy (1 Corinthians 13:13).

I am not trying to be cruel in what I am about to say, but when we speak words that God HAS NOT directed us to say, that is abrasive and even offensive, God spoke these words to His prophet as it relates to false prophets.

Disclaimer: I am not calling anyone a false prophet by this next statement. That is not my place in this situation. I am merely making a point that God does not want His servants to miss.

Jeremiah 23:16 Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Do not listen to these words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak visions of their own minds, NOT FROM THE MOUTH OF THE LORD.

Elijah-Marie Reid



To the Body of Christ: Does My Conversion Create a Great Controversy for You?

• Are you baffled about what Christ has done for me?
• Are you so skeptical about my conversion that you not only question Christ, but you also doubt Christ’s ability to save and transform the lives of whomever he chooses?
• What do you think? That my conversion is only a trap in order to gain access to members within the Body of Christ?

And yet, I have not committed no evil. Only the sins of my past, which I have repented, died to self for, and nailed them to the cross, which has granted me my rightful place within the protected walls of God’s Kingdom. But you still deny me access to which Christ has called me! You question! You doubt! You murmur among yourself. And deny the holiness in which I walk. Why?

• Is it that you see yourself greater than Christ?

YOU ARE CONFUSED

It is not up to man to divert the will of God by means of his lack of knowledge, his lack of understanding, and his inadequate wisdom. Is it not the case that only God knows all things? Knowing this, if you were genuinely seeking God for insight and wisdom in regards to my case, God would have revealed to you – this is my servant whom I have approved. Instead, you have chosen to believe your own lies.

Your confusion is of your own demise. You self-centered and selfish hypocrites, who think the power is yours to not only judge the unrighteous, but also the righteous. Although, you know, there is only one judge, you choose to omit and deny his ability to take what is unclean and make it clean (James 4:12). And yet, you cannot see that it is you yourselves who are unclean. Your hands are filled with filth. But for some of you, your hands are full of the blood of the saints, whom you have destroyed with your wickedness, lies and deceit. Because you can only see in the dark, but are blinded by the light.

Lola Olson

NO CELEBRATION

I say, wash your hands clean and make them pure again. Submit yourself to the mighty hands of the Lord. Stop calling unclean, what God has called clean. For it is a victory when someone of my nature has been won over to the Lord. Yet, there is no celebration in God’s House because you have sealed the lips of the saints and encouraged them to separate themselves from the saved. Is that not the complete opposite of what God’s word illuminates? For even the angels in heaven shout with a loud praise when one of these one’s have been saved (Luke 15:7-10). So why do you remain silent?

If the Apostle Paul, who was known as Saul, a murderer of Christians, can be converted to one of the most prominent positions within the Body of Christ, why are you not motivated to receive these one’s home?

There are millions that are standing at heaven’s gate, waiting to come into God’s House. But, you stand on the opposite side with great force, refusing to allow the gates to be opened. And God watches with great outrage. For, he has snatched millions of souls out of the lifestyle of homosexuality, and hidden them away in his heart. So you cannot come and take away their new found zeal towards Christ.

Despite your obsession to destroy their hope, GOD IS THE ULITMATE JUDGE. A God of justice. Therefore, the day is coming, and it is not far off, that he will remove you from your high places, and throw you outside to the dogs and wolves, where they will have their feast. They will tear you to pieces for your murderous ways. On that day, he will open heaven’s gates, and they will rain down from their hidden places, into the House of the Lord, wearing their royal attire. For they will be cleansed from their debauchery. And they all will sing in one accord.

The Lord has saved us from the hands of the lion.

He has destroyed his evil plans.

He has acted justifiably on my behalf.

He has saved me from myself.

Jessica

BY MY TESTIMONY

There Are Times When I Struggle

My Testimony

If there is one thing God has taught me through my experience— is do not keep secrets. Many times He has told me, in many different ways, if I am struggling, shed light on it. If I am being tempted, talk about it. And to never overly worry about who knows, what they think or concern about their judgmental views because I am willing to talk openly and honestly about my challenges. For God’s word says it is by one’s testimony that we are able to be victorious by means of the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 12:11 says

 And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony

It Is A Protection

God encourages each one of us to declare what He has done for us (Psalm 66:13-20). For when I am willing to publicly proclaim my challenges, it is a protection for me. And for those who encounter my truth, it helps them to endure, to keep pressing forward. And yet, there are times when I forget that. That my public declaration of my tussle with my flesh, is a protection. When I do forget, God politely reminds me of the days of my youth. I noted the following words one evening from my Father as He spoke to my brokenness.

“To keep silent about your temptation after being delivered only sets yourself up for failure. Remember the days of your youth. Secrecy almost took you to an early grave. But, through it all, I was there. Providing you an escape at your darkest hours. Do not keep quiet. Speak up my daughter. Shed light on this darkness. Show others how to walk this thing out. Unmask the lies. Tear down strongholds. And shut the mouth of the lion.”




Melissa A. Fabello



God Is Glorified
To be honest, who wants to talk about their dirt while they are in it? Who wants to expose any struggles or temptations they may be having? I do! For I have learned that when I shine light on the darkness to help myself and others — God is glorified. When I speak about the things that are trying to overtake me, true and righteous Brothers and Sisters will come running to be by my side. To pray over my Spirit and broken soul. In order to strengthen me and help me to endure. As God’s word says, when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:8-10). It is by means of the power of God that enables us to overcome our weakness (2 Corinthians 13:3-5). Our declaration, your proclamation, my testimony is a protection from yourself and from the wicked one.

New Found Freedom Through My Testimony

When I surrendered my life years ago and committed myself to do whatever God ask of me, I meant it. Now, I have to be honest, I did not know He would ask me to be such an open book. Yet, each time I share a piece of me in private or in the public eyes, I find that it brings about healing to my brokenness. And it takes away more of Satan’s power and all those who try to use my past against me.

I am laughing at myself because God has placed it on my heart to share a recent struggle I had. For a minute, I was quiet about it. I was trying to deal with it along. I found myself praying over the matter over and over again with great frustration. Bragging God to take it away.

I couldn’t understand it. This lust I was experiencing towards a certain individual came from nowhere and caught me off guard. I am at the peak in my worship to God. I have rid any and everything from my past. Due to my brief period of temptation, some will have you to believe that my wrestle with flesh from time to time, must mean, that’s who I am. Anyone that believes that or preaches that is reading from the wrong Bible or not reading it at all. For God’s word says two beautiful things about creation. We all are created in God’s image, which gives us the ability to reflect His noble qualities (Genesis 1:27). Yet, we are sinners. We all fall short of God’s glorious standard (Romans 3:23). Any one of us can get caught up in sexual sin, worship idols, commit adultery, practice homosexuality, steal, lie, cheat, etc. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). But, even sinners can be made clean and holy in God’s eyes. I love the words found at 1 Corinthians 6:11. Despite the fact, if any of us fall into the trap of any of the sins mentioned at 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, there is always a way out. ALWAYS! A permanent exit, if you want it. Verse 11 says, SOME OF YOU WERE ONCE LIKE THAT. Meaning it is in my past.



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Then I remember that Satan is the god of confusion. And he is always planning his next set up, in order to prove that no human can be faithful to God. I remember that I am born into sin. Therefore, this flesh is always looking for the next high to satisfy itself. I live in a world that floods my perception with its ungodliness. This world is designed to arouse all five of my senses, in hope to get me to fall prey to my fleshly desires. I am surrounded by temptation day and night. All the time. It is practically impossible to avoid it.

Therefore, the key to overcoming any temptations or strongholds and maintain your freedom (i.e. deliverance) is applying what Joseph did as a young man. REFUSE! Refuse to do or engage in the things that is displeasing to God (Genesis 39:8-9).

 

So, in keeping my promise (my word) to God, I must be obedient and let Him use me as He sees fit. So, I will continue to share my story with honesty and great details as God directs me. For I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of, for it is God who walks alongside me, despite my weaknesses.

Kelly Givens



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THIS FLESH

I condemn this selfish, self-centered flesh.

For it desires what it wants.
Malice, greed, impulses and pride.
Things that are not of God’s will.
Yet, THIS FLESH cheers itself on, only wanting to fulfill its own will.
 
THIS FLESH is so conceited.
That it even attempts to mislead my heart.
Narcissistic it has become by calling what is wrong, right.
A fool, yes as a fool it endorses what it loves by rejecting holy righteousness.
Denying TRUTH, indulging lust, forsaking HOPE for a single night of unforgiveness.

Why do I battle to deny myself from what is GOOD?
God is good!
But the cravings of THIS FLESH don’t want to welcome it.
So I condemn it.
Beat it.
Into submission because I refuse to position myself to relive the old me.
I choose to be free.
Free from THIS FLESH who only thinks of self.
And refuse to recognize the new me.
 
So I seal my lips.
And close my eyes tight.
Refusing to call sin my friend.
For there is no victory in the end.
 
THANK GOD for His grace, love and mercy.
For it is in His strength,
I choose every second of the day, Him passionately.
 
Yet, sin is creeping at my door.
Especially when it hears I am calling out to God,
Wanting more!
More of Him and less of me.
But, THIS FLESH don’t want this to be.
Me delivered, sanctified, liberated, and set free.
Instead, it craves for that old nature who used to be me.
 
Instead!
And yet, instead!
I choose Him.
I choose Him.
My MASTER!
My KING.
MY FRIEND.
MY HEAD.

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