[Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow

Sat Nov 29 00:53:05 UTC 2008

What I will do for now on linda is just send you the articles and
devotionals rather then putting them on the faith talk list would that work
better.

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On Behalf Of Linda Mentink
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 6:04 PM
To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow

Thanks, Charlene.  I've suggested that, too.  Maybe you will have a better
result.

I have also asked that all headers be removed and the subject line changed
when sending forwards.  This can be easily done, and would make reading with
a screen reader more efficient and pleasurable.  Subject lines should
reflect what the message is.  For the most part, this list should be
discussion, not forwards.

Blessings,

Linda

At 07:50 PM 11/26/2008, you wrote:
>Hi, everyone, just a suggestion, if people want to subscribe to 
>Wesley's list, they can, rather than forwarding the messages to this list
every day.
>Just a thought.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Charlene
>
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>On Behalf Of WESLEY BURDEN
>Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:44 PM
>To: 'Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion'
>Subject: [Faith-talk] FW: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: blindmen4christ-bounces at morales-family.lljfm.net
>[mailto:blindmen4christ-bounces at morales-family.lljfm.net] On Behalf Of 
>Stu (by way of Curtis Delzer <curtis at calweb.com>)
>Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 6:23 PM
>To: Blind men for Christ
>Subject: [BlindMen4Christ] A Brighter Tomorrow
>
>ARM YOURSELVES
>
>"Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." Ephesians 6:10
>
>If anyone was aware of the constant attacks by the enemy, not only 
>those visible, but those invisible by Satan himself, it was Paul. He 
>had been through physical sufferings and persecutions as few men. Even 
>more distressing was the emotional and spiritual distress he 
>encountered while seeking to establish new believers in the faith 
>amidst the persecutions and hostility they experienced.
>
>So he proclaims to all, "Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His 
>might." Paul knew the enemy that bitterly opposed him, but also the 
>forces of evil within his own carnal nature. He realized that he had to 
>stem the tide of his own corrupt nature, control his impetuous 
>passions, root out the habits of his old nature and turn the things of 
>time and sense to things invisible and eternal. Like Paul, we must rely 
>wholly upon God's strength and go forth in the might of His power. With 
>anything less we will fall prey to our enemy. Paul challenges us to be 
>so inspired with a holy confidence in Christ that we may be as much 
>assured of victory as if we saw all our enemies fleeing before us or slain
at our feet.
>
>Every believer requires divine strength for both the work he has to 
>perform and the difficulties he will have to cope with. Secondly, we 
>must realize we have no strength in ourselves. Jesus said, "Without me you
can do nothing"
>(John 15:5). But this realization awakens us to the glorious truth that 
>there is a sufficiency for us in Christ. As Paul testified, "I can do 
>all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). We 
>must not have any confidence in the flesh; neither must we have any 
>doubt respecting the all-sufficiency of our God. "The Lord is my 
>helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me" (Hebrews 13:6).
>
>All believers are in a conflict, a battle against a greater foe.
>Unless we are armed for combat, we will not be able to withstand the enemy.
>And who is this enemy? Paul says, "For our struggle is not against 
>flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, 
>against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces 
>of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12).
>
>Then he encourages every believer to "put on the full armor of God, so 
>that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, 
>and after you have done everything, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13).
>..."The belt of truth buckled around your waist"--The truth holds and 
>strengthens everything together in its proper place and for its 
>intended use.
>..."The breastplate of righteousness"--This is vital for our defense 
>and its sufficiency to protect us. Righteousness will not only discover 
>deceit but also will repel its assaults and secure our victory.
>..."Your feet fitted with readiness that comes from the gospel of 
>peace"--It brings peace to the conscience, a promptness for obedience, 
>readiness for suffering, a willingness to be a servant.
>..."The shield of faith"--It repels the fiery darts of Satan in his 
>attempt to wound and destroy us.
>..."The helmet of salvation"--Prepares us for the conflict, sustains us 
>in them, and brings us victorious through them.
>..."The sword of the Spirit"--It is the Word of God that shall inflict 
>and subdue the enemy.
>..."Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the 
>Spirit"--Prayer is the undergirding power that makes the armor effective
against the enemy.
>It is by prayer that we must obtain the armor provided to us, that we 
>must learn how to use it properly to bring God's blessing and power on 
>our endeavors through the might and power of God.
>
>
>Stu
><mailto:K5stu at sbcglobal.net>K5stu at sbcglobal.net
>Reading your Bible today will help prepare you for A Brighter Tomorrow!
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