Matthew 19:26 and what it mean to all people!!

          Good Day Everyone!! I would like to ask everyone a very important question.  What does this Bible verse Matthew 19:26 mean to all of you?  For me personally, I have to change my expectations and allow God to work things out for me.  Matthew 19:26 in the King James Version states 26.) But Jesus beheld them and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

          Next, this means that I will have to deny myself and follow Him.  I say this because I am guilty of saying something is going to happen.  When it does not happen for me, this means that God did not want me to have anything at man’s convenience and expense.  It is the Lord who will provide.

 Matthew’s Bible verse is very interesting.  In actuality, it is Jesus who is talking to His disciples and letting them know that man cannot tell God what to do.  It is the Lord who will bless you when the time is right.  It does not mean that we have to stop having faith in God and obtain the things that we need on our own accord.  One of our biggest problems is that some of us do not have patience.  We have to exercise patience and self-control when it comes to maintaining good behavior inside of a changing society.

          Mark 9:23 King James Version indicates; 23.) Jesus said unto him, if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.  Mark’s Gospel is different because Jesus is saying that as long as a person believe in Him; as well as have faith, all things are possible for him who believes.  However, the disciples were trying to cast out a mute spirit from a little boy, and they were not successful at casting the spirit out.  It was also the father of the little boy who had disbelieved.

          Further, he pleaded with Jesus to help him with his unbelief because Jesus had healed the unbelieving man’s son.  Jesus commanded the deaf and dumb spirit to leave the child.  In addition, Jesus stated that this type of spirit can come out by prayer and fasting.  Mark 9:23 goes hand in hand with Matthew 19:26 because it has a whole lot to do with our belief in Him.  Both of these Bible verses would give anyone who does not believe in Jesus Christ to immediately believe.

          Also, I want to say that I believe in Jesus Christ even though I sin from time to time.  According to Romans 3:23; it says: For all have sinned and has fallen short of the glory of God.  I will always believe in God.  I would like for all of you to please pray for me because I suffer from multiple health problems.  Therefore, I am taking a total of 23 prescription medications on a daily basis.  I am a member of Fort McKinley United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio.

          Luke 18:27 in the King James Bible says: And he said: The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.  Honestly, Luke’s Gospel Bible verse is different, but similar.  It is simply saying that with man, it is impossible, but it is definitely possible with God.  I am placing emphasis on these three Bible verses because I will admit that I am working the 12 Steps of recovery on a daily basis.  Do you know that the 12 Steps are inside of the Bible?

          In Summary, these three Bible verses should give anyone hope.  I will admit that I used to have an anger management problem for 8 years.  When I was living in Charlotte, NC; I used to attend a group called Double Trouble in Recovery.  This class was held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.  It helped me to manage my troubled emotions because I also have a mental illness.

          Furthermore, I am trying to put things in perspective and allow God to work inside of me with the Holy Spirit.  I feel at this time that I am getting better at managing my behavior.  My belief in the Lord right now is very strong. 

          Finally, I can say that I read the Bible and pray every single day because it enables me to stay strong.  The Gospels that are inside of the Bible helps everyone to read and listen to the verses.  Listen to yourself read out loud.  Please pray before you read the Bible.  Please ask God to talk to you.  My name is Anthony Hopkins and I love all of you.  I believe in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.  God Bless all of you.  Remember to please pray for me.  Remember that the Lord will always make it possible for anyone to believe in Him.

Matthew 19:26 and what it mean to all people!!

          Good Day Everyone!! I would like to ask everyone a very important question.  What does this Bible verse Matthew 19:26 mean to all of you?  For me personally, I have to change my expectations and allow God to work things out for me.  Matthew 19:26 in the King James Version states 26.) But Jesus beheld them and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

          Next, this means that I will have to deny myself and follow Him.  I say this because I am guilty of saying something is going to happen.  When it does not happen for me, this means that God did not want me to have anything at man’s convenience and expense.  It is the Lord who will provide.

 Matthew’s Bible verse is very interesting.  In actuality, it is Jesus who is talking to His disciples and letting them know that man cannot tell God what to do.  It is the Lord who will bless you when the time is right.  It does not mean that we have to stop having faith in God and obtain the things that we need on our own accord.  One of our biggest problems is that some of us do not have patience.  We have to exercise patience and self-control when it comes to maintaining good behavior inside of a changing society.

          Mark 9:23 King James Version indicates; 23.) Jesus said unto him, if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.  Mark’s Gospel is different because Jesus is saying that as long as a person believe in Him; as well as have faith, all things are possible for him who believes.  However, the disciples were trying to cast out a mute spirit from a little boy, and they were not successful at casting the spirit out.  It was also the father of the little boy who had disbelieved.

          Further, he pleaded with Jesus to help him with his unbelief because Jesus had healed the unbelieving man’s son.  Jesus commanded the deaf and dumb spirit to leave the child.  In addition, Jesus stated that this type of spirit can come out by prayer and fasting.  Mark 9:23 goes hand in hand with Matthew 19:26 because it has a whole lot to do with our belief in Him.  Both of these Bible verses would give anyone who does not believe in Jesus Christ to immediately believe.

          Also, I want to say that I believe in Jesus Christ even though I sin from time to time.  According to Romans 3:23; it says: For all have sinned and has fallen short of the glory of God.  I will always believe in God.  I would like for all of you to please pray for me because I suffer from multiple health problems.  Therefore, I am taking a total of 23 prescription medications on a daily basis.  I am a member of Fort McKinley United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio.

          Luke 18:27 in the King James Bible says: And he said: The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.  Honestly, Luke’s Gospel Bible verse is different, but similar.  It is simply saying that with man, it is impossible, but it is definitely possible with God.  I am placing emphasis on these three Bible verses because I will admit that I am working the 12 Steps of recovery on a daily basis.  Do you know that the 12 Steps are inside of the Bible?

          In Summary, these three Bible verses should give anyone hope.  I will admit that I used to have an anger management problem for 8 years.  When I was living in Charlotte, NC; I used to attend a group called Double Trouble in Recovery.  This class was held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.  It helped me to manage my troubled emotions because I also have a mental illness.

          Furthermore, I am trying to put things in perspective and allow God to work inside of me with the Holy Spirit.  I feel at this time that I am getting better at managing my behavior.  My belief in the Lord right now is very strong. 

          Finally, I can say that I read the Bible and pray every single day because it enables me to stay strong.  The Gospels that are inside of the Bible helps everyone to read and listen to the verses.  Listen to yourself read out loud.  Please pray before you read the Bible.  Please ask God to talk to you.  My name is Anthony Hopkins and I love all of you.  I believe in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.  God Bless all of you.  Remember to please pray for me.  Remember that the Lord will always make it possible for anyone to believe in Him.

          Finally, I can say that I read the Bible and pray every single day because it enables me to stay strong.  The Gospels that are inside of the Bible helps everyone to read and listen to the verses.  Listen to yourself read out loud.  Please pray before you read the Bible.  Please ask God to talk to you.  My name is Anthony Hopkins and I love all of you.  I believe in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.  God Bless all of you.  Remember to please pray for me.  Remember that the Lord will always make it possible for anyone to believe in Him.

GOP Pledge to America

First, what is the GOP? This is called the Grand Old Party. This political party came into existence during the 1800s. From the past even during the present, there has been a big transition. Second, the Republican Party policies in the past were tailored towards taking care of families and maintaining a set standard. What were these set standards? During that time, these standards were kept secret for a period of time. For instance, spending had been limited during that time as well as the oppressions from the past tend to relish here in the present. It’s that resources, taxes and relieving the burden of the American People were important. Policies such as taxation were not really emphasized as it is right now. We have to understand one thing, policies also pertained to aiding and assisting other countries in need as well as dealing with industries was important at that time as well as it is in the present.

Next, let’s look at this Pledge to America for a moment. What is this pledge to America? I am calling it a reduction in resources and a reduction in goods and services for those who really need them. One way to resolve this problem would be to revise taxes all across the board for all Americans. Also, allocate resources that would be tailored to assist those who are in poverty as well as making adjustments when it comes to funding itself. I would really suggest that I would like for more opportunities to be granted for all people to gain feasible employment and to obtain a decent education. An emphasis on maintaining families is extremely important. Its primary purpose is to restoring harmony in families that are dysfunctional so that better communication skills among its members can improve.

Further, we also need to establish programs that would be able to reduce crime and to improve neighborhoods so that public safety would not be a burden or hindrance for all people. How should we do all of this? The answer is to make certain that everyone is able to have all of their issues addressed and resolved between government and other municipalities. Let’s look at this issue concerning income for a moment.

Why is income an issue to begin with? The answer to this important question is income is power inside this country. Income is only hard earned money that is received from our ability to work or to draw pensions from specific sources. I guess to me this pledge for America is a sense of resurgence in power for the GOP to begin with. We really have to understand their reason for this regaining domination in the political arena. The reduction of government is derived from the Reagan Administration during the 1980s. This was classified as Reaganomics. I supposed he was trying to duplicate a specified policy from the Roosevelt Administration called the Keynesian economics. However, at that time to the present, government has reduced its assistance and aid tremendously.

Moreover, reducing taxes is only a slogan more than an effort itself. What is really going on at the present time is that the Republican Party members themselves are really feeling very sorry for themselves tremendously. At least that the way I really feel at this time. Who would this help most? It varies according to group and those with financial power. This would enable people who are earning more than $250,000 per year to retain a sense of stability by living comfortably; whereas those who are earning less than $25,000 per year would suffer the most.

A heavy reliance on public services will increase; even if this pledge to America is establish. It would cause specific groups of people to rely more on services as well as to make decisions economically and more sacrifices. For example, people will have to make a decision to either purchase medication or to buy food for their family. This recession that we are in at the present is based on policies that were established from previous administrations and their own policies.

If we reduce the amount of money that we are sending to various countries to deal with assistance, America itself will have more money to assist its own citizens. Let’s reduce taxation by allocating more block grants to states that really need them. A fact finding commission should be established in all bodies of government to take care of those who need relief from their own financial stresses. A fact finding commission need to be establish to find out whether all funding is being spent right this time around.

We also have to pay for services to maintain neighborhoods that really need improving and to improve community resources and diversity also needs to be improved. Bringing people together from all cultures and to improve communications with each other is paramount. This is very important because at least it would reduce crime and improve community relationships. Set standards for improvement in all of our basis institutions are also very important. The GOP Slogan is only a way to regain power inside of government. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this pledge to America? The answer is no one knows at the moment. I am calling it a speculation that needs to come into reality. Thank you for reading my personal blog. To end this, I am a Democrat who has an entirely different philosophy when it comes to this GOP Pledge to America.

Excommunication and Persecution

What is excommunication? Let’s look at what it really feels like to be excommunicated for a brief moment. Excommunication is when someone is not being spoken to. There is not any contact whatsoever. A person can feel excommunicated inside of their own home with their own family. Whenever there is an altercation or argument, people inside of the residence do not communicate with each other until there is a resolution to a specific problem. Just because a person is writing about this, does not mean there is a specific problem. There are solutions when it comes to excommunication. First, find out where it is coming from and resolve it. How I personally feel about it, I have been going through this in my own personal life for a very long period of time. There are issues in my own family that are not resolved, but I rely on God or a Power greater then myself to resolve it. Second, it is really up to the individual who is going through this to deal with this in a way that is constructive.

For example, there are counselors that are available for those who are in extreme dire need. Third, animals and nature are a very effective way of dealing with hurt and pain. An example of this consists of having animals as a means of healing. Animals as pets are therapy!!! Animal therapy as an alternative is extremely effective!!! Do you know that having a cat or dog inside of the home, heals a person and it provides unconditional love between animal and human. However, there are those who enjoy critic sizing others through the words from their own mouths, that backbiting itself is a sin. In the book of Ecclesiastes 11:11, it talks about a snake that is not charmed that is capable of biting. This is no different when it comes to people. People will bit you in the same way that a serpent would. This is the reason why others wait on their Eternal Blessing from God Himself. When God bless a person with that special someone, it is forever.

What is persecution? Persecution is when one is condemned by others for reasons that are unknown. Persecution can affect people in many different ways. It affects them physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, financially, spiritually, and personally. Persecution can also become self inflicted!!!! A person can persecute themselves because of a lack of motivation and effort to progress. Persecution can also affect others by the way they are treated inside of their own community. People can mistreat others due to the misunderstanding of another. If this person is not confronted face to face over this problem that they are having towards another, it is not the victims fault. It is the fault of the one who is afflicting the damage towards another.
Physical persecution is when someone uses measures that are in peril against themselves. For example, this also can mean that a person refuses to deal with issues that are affecting them.

 There are also other reasons why people hurt themselves. A person can hurt themselves based on the pressures of life that are extremely difficult for them to deal with!!!! Furthermore, this also means that there are others that are bothering them so bad that they also need to be confronted. It is really not the person’s fault to begin with!!! This is also the fault of the other person who is causing physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual torment towards another. There are many people who just do not want to see another person happy. This is called discontentment!! This form of discontentment is called jealousy to begin with. Someone can resent you based on who you are as a person. People can dislike you based on what you can do for yourself.

 This is an extreme profound fear of another person’s success is the fault of the persecutors themselves. If there is a fear of someone else being successful and you are not, it is your fault after all. This means that you have a real problem with your own self that you are really afraid to deal with.
Mental persecution is when a person says things that can hinder them from their own successes. An example of this is saying I can’t!!!! Another example of this is telling yourself that you cannot do anything because you are afraid of failure. There are friends and members inside of your own family that can hinder you from success.

This is classified as mental abuse!!! Mental Abuse is words from the mouth of another that are extremely painful that it inhibits another person from freedom. Sometimes people can tell you out of their own mouth that they love you when they really do not. This can also be classified as mental torture!!! Why be around others who are always a negative influence on you to begin with. Inside of a relationship, if your spouse or significant other is really putting you down all of the time, why deal with them. If it is your own choice as a man or woman to deal with someone who is bad for you, this is really your fault.

Spiritual Abuse is when a person does not give God a chance to begin with. When a person does not give God a chance to be involved in their lives, this is not God’s Fault, it is the fault of the individual. You already know that God is always there whenever you really need Him. This really means that God and Jesus Christ should be the focal point in anyone’s life. God and Jesus Christ are involved in my life right now because I want it!!! I crave God and Jesus Christ on a daily basis. I read my Bible and say my prayers each and every single day. I also attend church services on a regular basis. I am not saying that I am the Most Perfect Person when I am not.

I am just like everyone else, I am a human being. According to Charles Darwin, human beings are called Social Animals. A social animal is one who uses a language that is audible and is heard from others. Language can be spoken both verbally and nonverbally. Being called a social animal is not to offend anyone. This is based on theory from a person who had atheist views to begin with. This person did not believe in God to begin with. He did but his viewpoint had changed over a specified period of time. Giving God more of your time each day as well as prayer and meditation really helps.
In conclusion, I want to mention all of this because I really feel that life is really what a person makes of it. It is based on chances and efforts that we make in our own lives. I really feel at this time that God is the one who can bring about change in anyone’s life.

 As long as you give God and Jesus Christ a chance to really clean up your own life. Things will get better for you. At least I can say that all of my mistakes from the past have been erased by God Himself. However, inside of the eyes of a man or woman, I will always go through stress and strain. This is because they do not know the real person inside of me. This means that they did not know me personally to begin with. They criticized me when they really did not know me. My relationships from the past were life’s lessons to me. This means that the women who were involved in my life did not appreciate me for the person that I am to begin with.

I was never appreciated nor accepted as a member of the human race by them anyway. This includes the online relationship that I have had with women in the past. There was never a purpose in the relationship. These were women who had taken advantage of someone who was only doing God’s Work. Anytime that a women deceives an honest man by telling him what they really need instead of addressing the problem to begin with, this person did not like him in the first place. Therefore, if a person is going to establish a relationship with the member of the opposite sex, it should be based on honesty, truth, love, peace, happiness, and dedication. Loyalty is very important in a relationship.

This means that people need to be just dedicated to spend the rest of their lives with the person that they are willing to deal with. This is extremely important. No matter what a person goes through in their own personal life, God will repair all damages. Man and Women will have to accept the fact that relationships are based upon effort, time, dedication, and the willingness to spend quality time with that special someone. Just being there emotionally, physically, mentally, and physically, and spiritually is extremely important.

Why do Criminals Avoid Prosecution?

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins

Let’s ask this very important question. Why do criminals avoid prosecution? The reason why criminals avoid prosecution is simple. First, they are afraid of suffering. The reason why there is a sense of apprehension on the criminals’ part is because their sense of consciousness has eroded. Another reason is they are afraid of facing their victims.

They are afraid of facing their victims because they are not able to repay their personal debt to them. Another reason is that suffering is far greater for the defendant than the victims themselves. Suffering is a method that most defendants face each day by avoiding prosecution. This is because of the fact that society prefers incarceration than entering into a work release program.

Second, another reason why criminals avoid prosecution is simply because they are afraid of getting shot and killed. This is because they are afraid of showing their faces to the public that hiding is the better alternative. Men are afraid of facing prosecution because they have a tendency to hide out much longer than women. Men are prone to avoid prosecution, and in some cases would prefer a harsher punishment when captured. Women on the other hand, have a sense of conscious and they are apt to turn themselves in much quicker than an average man. It is not that women have a profound fear of prosecution; it’s that women tend to reflect on the consequences and repercussions to criminal justice.

Why is it that women are more than likely than men to turn themselves in to the authorities than men? The answer to this important question is that they tend to reflect on their future and their families. Men are the opposite. Men reflect on the negatives and they tend to possess a nothing to lose attitude. There are some women who might possess this disposition, however; if women have a family or a concern for their own personal safety, then this is the reason why this tend to exist.

Third, men and women alike tend to avoid prosecution for various reasons. In some cases, both men and women are not aware of their set of circumstances to begin with. This is because women who tend to explore more alternatives than men. The alternatives to avoiding prosecution are using an alias. There are women who use multiple names to avoid dealing with the authorities. There are men who engage in this behavior on a daily basis. Why are men and women using aliases more than usual? The answer is very simple. This is because they are really reluctant to face their victims.

The victims themselves prefer justice that is feasible to their personal needs. It is not that the criminal justice system is flawed, there are times that it works and times when it does not work. However, hard work pays off as long as a plaintiff represents themselves professionally in court, a positive outcome is possible.

Fourth, men are always avoiding prosecution simply because they are the cowards of society. They are afraid of facing anyone they have a personal problem with on a daily basis. It is not that women are following suit. Gender is specified in this case because women tend to think of the circumstances and the nature of the crimes itself. Men on the other hand, tend to take an aggressive stand when it comes to facing members of law enforcement. Maybe it’s that men are reluctant to facing a much stiffer sentence. Women usually take a different approach when it comes to avoiding prosecution. For instance, women tend to hide with men who they are not familiar with.

Women who are on the run have a tendency to hide with other criminals themselves. Over 50% of the women who are captured in the United States are with a significant other that is not married to them. Oftentimes, women are hiding inside of other countries and cities just to avoid getting prosecuted. The statistics are according to the United States Department of Justice.

 Recent statistics also reveal that women who are on the run are around males with an extensive criminal history themselves. Women who are on the run even for minor offenses are more than likely to hide in other cities and deny the existence of their crimes. Both men and women are in denial when it comes to even having an involvement with the persons that they are accused of hurting in the first place.

Finally, what are the alternatives for these criminals? The answer is getting them to justice by getting the general public involved. Also, the media is an outlet when it comes to assisting in the efforts to capturing criminals. The assistance of the media, law enforcement, and the general public is very important. There is also a sense of reluctance when it pertains to the general public getting involved in capturing criminals. Men and women alike who are responsible for committing crimes against humanity need to face justice. Women are more inclined to turn themselves in to law enforcement because they feel safe and secure and relieved because at least the burden is completely off of their backs.

The men that are with them are aiding and preventing these women from facing the people that they have wronged personally. The men are involved because they are harboring criminals. The men who are involved in criminal activities tend to be more nonchalant than women. They are more apathetic, discontent, unconcerned for personal safety, and are reluctant to deal with their problems. Men are not cognizant of the circumstances and in some cases, aren’t aware themselves that they have committed a crime. There are times, they talk about it boastfully as well as women, but they refuse to deal with the problem. Thank you for reading my report.

Touching Lives with James Merritt DAILY DEVOTIONAL EMAIL Subscribe to receive the daily devotional from Dr. James Merritt right into your inbox SUBSCRIBE Friends, Foes, and Fools January 19, 2021 “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Proverbs 13:20 John D. Rockefeller was the first billionaire in the history of the world. At one time, the company he started, the Standard Oil Company, controlled and marketed 90% of the oil produced in America. If you ever see an Exxon, Mobil, Amoco, or a Chevron, it is because of this man’s vision and ingenuity. For the greater part of his life, he was by far the richest man in the world. When he died in 1918, he was valued at about $1.5 billion. His worth was the equivalent of almost 2 % of the U.S. economic output that year. He would be worth the equivalent of $341 billion now. When Rockefeller was asked the secret to what made him so successful he said, “People will pay more for the ability to deal with people than any other ability under the sun.” There is an old saying, “It is not what you know; it’s who you know.” The truth is actually deeper. It is not just who you know, but how you know who you know that really matters. Every part of your life is built around relationships. There was a man by the name of Solomon who became one of the greatest kings in history. He wrote a letter to his children called, “Proverbs.” In this letter, he shared several secrets about how to build the kind of relationships that will help you to be everything that God wants you to be. King Solomon addressed how we are to build relationships with trusted friends, graciously handle our foes, and wisely deal with the foolish people we encounter. Friends, foes, and fools…life is full of all three. Thankfully, we do not have to leave friendship up to chance. God has told us in His Word how to nurture deep and meaningful friendships. Dear Lord, it is my desire to surround myself with quality friendships and relationships. Please, God, give me wisdom as I choose who to associate with and who to stay close to. In Jesus’ name, amen. Topics: Relationships Bible Reference Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. About Contact Us Jobs Pastor Resources Prayer Request Privacy Policy Copyright © 2019 Touching Lives, Inc. | 1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30097 | United States | 770-982-0168 Touching Lives is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

Touching Lives with James Merritt DAILY DEVOTIONAL EMAIL Subscribe to receive the daily devotional from Dr. James Merritt right into your inbox SUBSCRIBE Connected January 18, 2021 “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Toward the end of the 20th Century a change took place in our culture both collectively and individually. We left the individualistic, “It’s all about me,” mindset of the late 20th Century and entered into the social media explosion of the early 21st Century. Because of this shift, relationships have become a valuable commodity. In his best-selling book, Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam noted that in the last part of the 20th Century attendance at club meetings fell 58%, family dinners declined 33 %, and having friends visit went down by 45 %. Social media has created the illusion of companionship while actually increasing the ability to be isolated. One can have hundreds of Facebook “friends” and tens of thousands of Twitter followers without one single deep friendship or meaningful relationship. Yet, everyone from coaches to business owners to politicians will say, “It’s all about relationships.” If you are going to have a good family, you must have good family relationships. If you have a successful business it has to be built on relationships. The relational chemistry of a team can determine whether or not it wins a championship. Relationships will make you or break you. Even your eternal destiny depends upon having a relationship with Jesus Christ. One of the most important things parents will ever teach their children is how to find and build meaningful relationships. Proverbs 18:24 reminds us of the importance of a true friend. Jesus never meant for His disciples to walk this life alone. We need one another. The love, encouragement, counsel, and prayers of trusted, like-minded friends are a necessary part of life for every Christ follower. Now, more than ever, we must be teaching the next generation to put down the phone and connect with one another. Dear Father, I want my children to have fulfilling, meaningful relationships. Help me not only to teach them how to do that, but help me to model that for them as well. In Jesus’ name, amen. Topics: Parenting Bible Reference Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. About Contact Us Jobs Pastor Resources Prayer Request Privacy Policy Copyright © 2019 Touching Lives, Inc. | 1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30097 | United States | 770-982-0168 Touching Lives is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

What Gender is The Holy Spirit?

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins

        Praise The Lord Saints!!  Praise The Lord!!  How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I have a very important question to ask everyone!!  What gender is the Holy Spirit?

 I am asking this question because I have been hearing women’s voices for the past 10 years now.  I know that this is not a very easy subject to talk about.  It is that I am very concerned about my personal salvation.  I have been baptized on February 15, 2015.  The only voices that I have been hearing are female voices.  I thought that the Holy Spirit is a man.  I really do not know because the voices that I have been hearing are women.  These women are always giving me direction and suggestions.

Next, I want to inform all of you that I have been hearing voices since November 5, 2009.  I remember on that day because it was on a Thursday evening when I started hearing voices.  At first, I was not aware of what was going on, but I prayed about it.  I asked God whether or not these voices are real.  I want to tell everyone the truth that I have never heard God’s voice in my entire life.  Some might laugh at me when I say that I have never heard God’s voice.  This is not a laughing matter.

        Further, I want to inform all of you that these voices that I have been hearing used to laugh at me all of the time.  The only reason why I am bringing this up because I am making everyone aware of a major problem.

  I want to literally find out whether the Holy Spirit is a man or a woman.  I know that the Bible verses that I have been reading regarding the Holy Spirit do not tell us whether it is a man or a woman that is talking to us.  I want to know because I do not want to be deceived by Satan and his demonic spirits.

        Further, I want to say that I feel sad and depressed because I am hearing women’s voices all of the time.  I only want to ask everyone this question because I want some transparency. 

        Moreover, I want to inform all of you that I have been curious to know what gender is the Holy Spirit.  I just need some clarification on this matter.  I will admit that I do believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father.  I do believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  I also believe that Jesus Christ died for the sins of everyone.  I believe that; the Holy Spirit is real.  I only want to ask this question because I have been hearing women’s voices for 10 years now.  What gender is the Holy Spirit?  I really would like to know.  I understand that I am saved from all of my sins.  I am trying to think saved.  I want to inform everyone that I only want my question answered.

Finally, I would like for someone to please answer my question.  I am saved!! I believe in God!!  I believe in all of the things that pertains to the Holy Spirit.  It is that I have been female voices for the past decade.  I understand that I have had a stroke on November 8, 2008.  It is that; the doctor told me that I will be suffering from auditory hallucinations due to the stroke itself.  I only want someone to please help me to determine what gender is the Holy Spirit.  I really need help answering this question.  Thank You for your cooperation.

In Conclusion, I want to ask this question because I have been dealing with women’s voices for a decade right now.  I always thought that; the Holy Spirit was a male voice?  I have not heard God’s voice.  The Holy Spirit is awesome and powerful.  Even though I have not heard God’s voice, but I hear God’s voice while reading the Bible.  I also hear God’s voice through other people. 

Are We A New Creation in Jesus Christ?

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins

        Praise The Lord Saints!! Praise The Lord!!  How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I have a very important question to ask all of you.  Are we a New Creation in Jesus Christ?  The answer to this question is yes.

 We become a New Creation in Jesus Christ as soon as we repent of our sins.   I want to say that we are a new creation because Jesus Christ gives us a new spirit and a new heart.  I feel really good about myself right now.  I want to inform all of you that I have allowed Jesus Christ to change me from the inside out.

        Next, I want to ask this question because I really believe that Jesus Christ is my Personal Savior.  I have come a very long way in my walk for Jesus Christ.  For instance, I used to hear voices that are not the Holy Spirit.  The only reason why I am telling all of you this is because I got scammed out of $16,977 dollars in Western Union Funds.

         I will admit that I was feeling lonely and depressed because I really messed up in my relationship with my girlfriend at the time.  I also will admit that I used to look at porn.  Therefore, I ended up crashing my computer simply because I was looking at porn, and it caused a worm virus.  I apologized to my girlfriend at the time.  It is that I was scrolling through the internet and I will admit that it is all my fault because I had to pay my ex-girlfriend over $2,000 dollars for a whole new computer.  I have completely changed for the better because the things that I have done; I was under the influence of demonic spirits.  I realized that I really needed a whole lot of prayer.  My family members and friends prayed for me for a very long time.

Further, I want to say that my overall behavior has completely changed.  I have learned to become more responsible for all of my actions.  My God will supply all of your needs through His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.  I am so excited to share my testimony with everyone.  Are we a New Creation in Jesus Christ?  Yes, I am very proud to say that I am a New Creation in Jesus Christ.  I am saying all of this because I would like to have someone to please share my story with others.  I am a New Creation because I feel great about myself.

        Moreover, I want to inform all of you that Jesus Christ has been protecting me from all harms and dangers.  He has alleviated all of my current sicknesses.  However, I have suffered a total of five seizures last year.  I am so happy that I have not suffered any seizures within the past four months.  I will admit that I used to drink a lot of Arizona Energy Drinks.  I want to inform everyone that my drinking water inside of my apartment building is contaminated.  To be perfectly honest with everyone, the drinking water has chlorine in it.  It also contains lead as well.  This is the reason why I have been drinking the energy drinks.

In Addition, Jesus Christ died for my sins.  He died for me as well as all of us.  The Lord Jesus Christ has saved me from myself as well.  I remember on February 13, 2010, I took all of my medication all at once.  I tried to kill myself because I got scammed out of $16,977 dollars by people that I did not know.  I have been online with the wrong people.  I have been feeling humiliated and sad; all at the same time.  I know that I did not have any business sending money to people that I did not know.  I stayed inside of the hospital for 6 days.  I knew at that time that these people were using me.  I want to inform all of you that I really need your prayers because these individuals, who scammed me out of money, have not been captured.

        Also, I want to say that no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.  This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.  This comes from Isaiah 54:17.  I really believe this Bible verse because it is God that is doing for all of us, more than we are doing for ourselves.

        Finally, I want to say that in 2^nd Corinthians 5:7 says: For we walk by faith, not by sight.  This is the truth.  I want to inform all of you that God loves you.  I really love you as well.  I have been saved for the past five years now.  I know that I am still a baby, when it comes to Jesus Christ.  I am happy that I am a changed person.  The Lord Jesus Christ has been on my side all of this time.  I know that I am a New Creation in Jesus Christ because my whole attitude about life has changed for the better.

In Conclusion, I want to inform all of you that we are a New Creation in Jesus Christ because He has changed my whole attitude and outlook in my life.  I do have another question to ask all of you.  What gender is the Holy Spirit?  There are times when I hear women’s voices all of the time.  These voices constantly laugh at me all of the time.  These voices call me Anthony Hospital all of the time.  I guess this is my middle name.  The reason why I go to the hospital all of the time is because I have a major health problem.  I want to inform everyone that my testosterone levels have dropped 200 points in one year.  I have to go through hormone replacement therapy. 

        In Summary, I want to say that I am very happy in my personal life.  I know that God loves me.  God loved me while I was inside of my mother’s womb.  God has plans for me.  God also have a lot of things for me.  I am so happy to be a New Creation in Jesus Christ.  I know that my life has changed.  I do not argue with anyone anymore.  I do not use any vulgarity anymore.  I do not drink alcohol anymore.  I do not smoke marijuana anymore.  I have been clean and sober for the past 29 years now.  My sobriety date is May 2, 1990.  I am so happy in my personal life that God knows exactly what I need more than man himself.

Verse of the Day ▼ Devotions ▼ Search Home Verse Of The Day John 13:15 ◄ What Does John 13:15 Mean? ► “For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. John 13:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts Christ’s entire life was an example of humble obedience, submissive service, and active dependence upon His heavenly Father. He was the personification of meekness and grace, faithfulness and love. He was the One Who created the heavens and the earth and through Him, all things hold together by the might of His power. The very breath of man is in His hands, and the winds and waves obey His voice.  And yet, He set us an example of humility and grace when He washed His disciple’s feet. He spoke the world into being and set the stars on their various courses. Jesus was the visible image and exact representation of the invisible God. He was equally divine and possessed the identical character of His Father in heaven – being equivalent in might, majesty, dominion and power, forever and ever, amen. And yet, as the Cross of Calvary loomed into view… the Lord Jesus girded Himself with a towel and took on the menial task of washing the dirty, dusty feet of His twelve argumentative disciples. He even washed the sweaty feet of the unbelieving Judas Iscariot who was about to betray Him. Despite His eternal greatness and divine attributes, Jesus set aside His great glory to give us an example of how God created man to live. He demonstrated, in spirit and truth, the way that God intended man to live… which was in a loving relationship with one another and a reverential attitude towards God. He lived a righteous life and behaved in the godly way that mankind was designed to live. He was one with the Father and did only those things that He heard from His Father… setting aside His own wishes to carry out the will and purpose of His Father in heaven. Christ’s entire life was an example of humble obedience, submissive service, and total dependence upon God, in order to demonstrate to each one of us exactly how God desires us to live – in spirit and truth, in active dependence, humble obedience, and passive submission to our Father’s will. The amazing way Christ lived His life and died His death, is the perfect example of how each one of us should behave in our Christian lives. We should walk in spirit and truth as directed by our Father in heaven, delighting to do His will, and learning obedience by the things that we suffer. Jesus’ example of humility at that last supper when He washed His disciples’ feet, enabled Christ to say to each one of us, “I gave you an example so that you also should do as I did to you.” Jesus Christ set a pattern for godly living throughout His earthly walk. His life was an object lesson on how to live a Christ-like life that is well-pleasing to the Lord. It is only as we die to self and live for Christ, that God is able to work in our heart and conform us to the image and likeness of Christ. It is as we die to self and live for Him that He starts to produce in us a godly character that serves others and honours His name. God alone produces character in the lives of His children, as we live in humble obedience and full surrender to His will and direction. It is through our active will, while being fully dependent upon God to complete the good work that He has started in us, that we are enabled to carry out the tasks that God has prepared for us to do – for His grace is sufficient. But this can only be effected as we follow Christ’s example, through humble obedience, submissive service, and active dependence upon our heavenly Father’s will – and in total surrender to Him. My Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of godly living and holy behaviour that was seen reflected in the life of the Lord Jesus. I pray that I may walk as He walked and live my life as He lived… in spirit and in truth, in humble obedience to Your voice, in total dependence upon Your provision, and in grateful thanksgiving for all that You have done for me. Thank You in Jesus’ name, AMEN. ◄ Previous: John 13:14 Next: John 13:34 ► Choose a Verse from John 13 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738 Psalm 14:2 Acts 7:57 1 Corinthians 3:11 Romans 5:9 Follow us John 13:15 Further Study John 13:15 in the Parallel Bible John 13:15 in the Thematic Bible John 13:15 Cross References John 13:15 Treasury of Scripture Knowing John 13:15 Sermons John 13:15 Prayers John 13:15 Images John 13:15 Devotionals Choose Chapter Subscribe to the Verse of the day Today’s Devotionals Our Inheritance in Christ Psalm 119:25 Romans 12:3 Disciple All Nations Do You Walk In White? A Modern Day Appointed Place (Woman At The Well (2) Be Thou Faithful Doctrinal Statement / Privacy Policy / Use of Pictures / Donate / Contact Us © Copyright [2011 – 2021] Knowing-Jesus.com – All Rights Reserved ×

Touching Lives with James Merritt DAILY DEVOTIONAL EMAIL Subscribe to receive the daily devotional from Dr. James Merritt right into your inbox SUBSCRIBE The Purpose January 15, 2021 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. (Genesis 39:21) The story of Joseph is a great example of the intentionality God has with each of His children. God doesn’t play games with your life. God has a purpose for your life. He has a purpose for every life. He has a purpose for everything. Joseph didn’t know it, but the purpose of everything that happened to Joseph was so that he could place Joseph in a place to be a savior for his people. He was not just to be a savior for his people, but so that his people could bring a savior into the world. Behind every plan there is a purpose. You need to understand something about God’s plan for your life. It wasn’t drawn up last night. He doesn’t make it up on the fly. He doesn’t have to improvise or adjust. God’s plan for you and me are wrapped around the purpose He has, not just for you and me, but for the entire world. God’s plan is in accordance with God’s purpose. There is a method to God’s madness. God has a purpose in everything that He does, and He not only has a plan He wants to achieve, He has a purpose He wants to accomplish. The God in you is bigger than the evil that others do to you. Our job is to forgive what others do to us. God’s job is to providentially fit what others do to us into His plan and purpose for our good and His glory. And by the way, He has a one-hundred percent success rate. Dear Lord, thank you that your plan has been set in stone since before I was even born. Help me to trust every aspect of your plan that I might fulfill the purpose you have for my life. In Jesus’ name, amen. Topics: God’s Will Bible Reference Genesis 39:21 But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. About Contact Us Jobs Pastor Resources Prayer Request Privacy Policy Copyright © 2019 Touching Lives, Inc. | 1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30097 | United States | 770-982-0168 Touching Lives is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization