What is Obedience?

What is obedience?

This is an essay that concerns obedience.  The definition of the word obedience is as follows: Obedience is compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.  Obedience is absolutely essential to being a follower of Jesus Christ.  You thank Him for the heartaches and trials in our life.  Therefore, you are going to love Him.  What do you think?

Love God not half with God.  I am going to be careful to what I place in my mind.  Loving Jesus will affect how I feel about Him.  Share the Word.  Go into all of the world and preach the gospel.  We follow Jesus all of the time. 

The first thing that I do each day I wake up is thank the Lord for allowing me to wake up to see another day.  I also thank Him for the day before.  By the way, I hope Resurrection Sunday was good for you as it was for me.  I had a chance to pray for all of my family members.  I prayed for everyone worldwide; especially those who were died yesterday in Sri Lanka.  I also attended church yesterday as well as spend quality time praying for all of my neighbors where I live in Dayton, Ohio.

Serve Him

All of us have the capacity to serve the Lord.  I serve Him by helping others each day of the week.  I am responsible for helping others without asking for anything in return.  I know that God will always bless me with anything that I need.  I am a follower of my personal Savior Jesus Christ. 

One thing that I can say about me is that I am a doer of the Word and not a hearer.  I am responsible for doing everything that the Bible tells me to do.  For instance, I ask God to remove the desire for me to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana 28 years ago.  I have been clean and sober since May 2, 1990.

 I had given up the high cost to low living on that day.  I got sick and tired of being sick and tired.  I also ask God to be with me throughout my journey as well as my everyday life.  

Jesus accepted me in the same way that it is depicted in this picture.  I am very happy that I am a child of the Most High God.  I had to make changes in my personal life in order for Jesus Christ to accept me.  Some might say that I am still a sinner.  Some would say that I am a self- righteous man. Some would say that I have never changed.  I have changed for the better because the things that I have done in the past, I no longer have a desire for right now.

God transforms our life, and we change our way of thinking.

God’s way of thinking is not like humans.  His way of thinking is higher than ours.  God’s way of thinking is so strong that it will cause an average person to change for the better.  For me personally, I want to say that it is Him who is responsible for the things that I have in my life right now.  I know that I am not a perfect person.  I am a person who is sharing the gospel with others.  If I can change for the better, then the next person can change.  God gives us a choice.  We have a free will.  I have chosen to get my life right this time around.  God is doing for me what I cannot do for myself.  God is counting my steps.  He is risen!!

My name is Anthony Hopkins and I am from Dayton, Ohio.  I have been a Blogger for 15 years now.  I graduated from the University of Toledo on June 12, 1993 and June 17, 1995 respectively.  My hobbies consists of reading, writing, traveling, and writing my essays to anyone who would like to read them.  I am a very intelligent man, who has a lot of common sense.  I am a very nice person.

The 5 Types of Self

 This is an essay that will focus on the 5 Types of Self. First, the spiritual Self will be discussed to give everyone an understanding of how things were created. Let’s begin; The Spiritual Self has a lot to do with what was created from the beginning of time. In John 1:1 says in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. When God created the Heaven’s and the earth, it was spoken in advance. However, mankind did not come into existence until everything else was created. In Genesis 1:26-27 says: let us make man in our image, according to our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the

�. Genesis 1:27 says so God created man in his own image; in the image of God he created them; male and female He created them. Therefore, everything that was created was spoken by God, and it was creation. The spiritual self  starts and ends with God. The spiritual self is the beginning of creation and the end as soon as the Earth ceases all things.

2nd Peter 3:10 says but the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat: both the earth and the words that are in it will be burnt up before the Earth is destroyed Jesus Christ will left Grace’s Christ will return to the Earth and everyone will see him.

      Jeremiah 1:5 says before I formed you inside of the womb I knew you -; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the Nations. The spiritual self will last forever. As far as the physical self is concerned,  according to Genesis 2:7 says and the Lord God formed man of the Dust of the ground and breathed into the nostrils the Breath of Life, space and Man became a living being. Genesis 2:18 says and the Lord God says it is not good for man to be left alone I will make him a helper comparable to him therefore if the planet had only one species then mankind will be incomplete. Genesis 2:21-22 says and the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam and he slapped and he took one of his ribs and closed it up in the Flash in this place then the rear which the Lord God has taken from man he made into a woman and brought her to man.

Genesis 2:23 says and Adam said this is now bone of my bone she shall be called woman because she was taken out of man therefore when man is married to the woman he must leave his father and mother and the two shall become one flesh.

      The physical mental and emotional self has a lot to do with man’s purpose on Earth less focus on the mental self right now. This has a lot to do with the reason why man and woman sinned to begin with. Due to the simple fact that Adam and Eve did not listen to God, and God imposed punishment and Promises on Adam and Eve. The mental health physical mental emotional and social self has a lot to do with God’s purpose for mankind according to Jeremiah 29:11 says for I know the plans that I have towards you says the Lord plans to prosper you.

      When it comes to the social self, man woman and child are supposed to listen to God and to uphold God’s will for them. Hebrews 10:25 says do not forsake the assembling of yourselves and the Saints this means. We are supposed to encourage one another to help one another we can learn from the past in order to improve in the present and the future Hope is an optimistic desire.

The End Times vs The Last Days of The Bible

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins

        Good Day Everyone!! This is a comparison and contrast paper that is based on the End of Times vs The Last Days.  I would like to start things off by asking everyone a very important question.

 What do we mean by the End Times and the Last Days?  The first thing that comes to mind is the end of the world.  It literally scares me because I would not want all of this to come to an end.  I know that the Son of Man, who is Jesus Christ is coming soon.  We have to be patient and wait on Him.  I am doing just that right now.  I am waiting on the Lord.

        Next, I am patiently waiting on Him by maintaining my faith in the Lord.  My name is Anthony Joseph Hopkins and I am from Dayton, Ohio.  I am placing emphasis on the End Times vs The Last Days.  When it comes to the End Times, Jesus was talking to His Disciples by letting them know that the end is not here.  When it comes to Matthew’s Interpretation of the End of Times, his account is very specific.  There are Greek and Hebrew interpretations when it comes to the very end.  At least, for me, I am looking for additional insight when it comes to the very end of the system of things.  Every time I read the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, my thinking tends to change.  This is because Matthew was very specific about the things that Jesus Christ has said to the Disciples that they must do these things. 

        Further, I want to say that I am utilizing all four Gospels so that I can receive a dialogue among my colleagues and members of the General Public.  Honestly, what is being said by the Disciples has made me more aware of my surroundings and the people that is inside of it.  I also have to pay real attention to my behavior.  I know that I am trying to explain some things that are happening right now, and the things to come.

I have to become fully aware of the things that in the above image.  I know that there will be false Christs, False Prophets, Earthquakes, Wars, Rumors of Wars, Nation vs Nation, and Kingdoms vs Kingdoms.  I am aware of earthquakes in the State of Ohio this year as well as 15 Tornadoes in the Dayton, Ohio Area.  These are the things that are happening right now, and the Last Days are forthcoming.  To be frank with everyone, both of these events are happening simultaneously.

        The image that I have posted right now is from The Rapture.  I have seen things that have occurred in my 54 years of existence, and it has changed tremendously since 1980. 

This information itself has also been talked about in the Old Testament.  I want to say that every time I read the Book of Isaiah, Daniel, and Micah, it has been talked about in advance.  I am very apprehensive not about the present, but the future.  I get the impression that this is going to get worse before it gets better.

        Moreover, I only wish that I can see the Lord for myself.  I do not have any doubts about my faith in the Lord.  Like they say, nothing last forever.  I realize that this is a very long paper, but I feel confident in my attempts to come to a swift conclusion.  When it comes to the End Times, family members will kill family members as well.  Brother will go against brother; whereas sisters will go against each other as well.  I know that I have to do my very best to live for the Lord Jesus Christ.  I am not perfect, but I will say that I am living for Him. 

In Addition, I want to say that Mark 13th Chapter is a repeat of what Jesus Christ told His Disciples regarding the End of Times.  There will be random acts of violence everywhere worldwide.  Mark 13th Chapter is written differently.  I get the impression that the audience that this is written for is different. 

For False Christs and False Prophets shall rise and show signs and wonders to try to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.  Members of the Church will be confused by these people who claim to be Prophets and a Christ that is fake.  This is the reason why I am reading the Bible and observing the things with my eyes to see for myself. 

        Finally, I want to mention the Last Days because I have spent too much time on the End of Times.  The Last Days are going to be much worse than the End Times.  This means that everything that is mentioned inside of the Bible will take place.  I know that for me personally, I want to see the Lord for myself.

 It really scares me to see creatures that are dwelling among the people of the earth to destroy them.  I am very apprehensive because if I see a creature that is abnormal dwelling inside of this earth, it would really frighten me.  If it is inside of the Bible, God will have to allow me to survive all of these things.

        In Conclusion, I am praying that I will survive all of this.  I know for myself that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be a glorious appearance.  My prayer is that I can see the Lord for myself.  All of what I have been reading as of late has completely changed me for the better.  When it comes to the Last Days, things are going to be so bad that the safest place to be at is inside of the Church.  There are times when people lock the doors of the Church.  There is a profound fear that people are going to change for the worse.

        In Summary, I want to inform all of you that we are living inside of a changing society.  I want to say that Jesus Presence is apparent to me and for everyone.  In reference to the End Times and the Last Days, I have to watch and be very careful of people, places, and things. 

Is It True That We are Supposed to Think Before We Act?

        Praise The Lord Everyone!!  I have a very important question to ask all of you.  Is it true that we are supposed to think before we act?  The answer to this question is yes.  I know that all of us have our personal storms that we are going through in our lives.  I realize that my way of thinking has changed for the better.  For Example, I ponder in advance before I do anything in life. 

        Next, I want to inform all of you that I have the Holy Spirit inside of me.  This means that God has all of us in check!!  I am a type of person who is quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.  This means that I am supposed to hear what the next person is saying.

 I am supposed to wait for the inner voice of the Lord to communicate with me.  I must be slow to speak because I am supposed to think about what the Holy Spirit is saying to me.  However, I am a person who will meditate on my issues in advance before I act out in any way. 

        Further, I want to say that this Bible verse in Proverbs 15:1 makes me really think about some of the situations that I used to be a very angry person inside.  From 1972 until 1990, I used to have a lot of inside anger.  Whereas, right now, I have changed my whole outlook on life.  My personal outlook on life has a lot to do with the plans that God has for me.  I really watch my words a whole lot because I do not want to get into trouble anymore.

        Moreover, are we supposed to think before we act all of the time?  The answer is yes.  I am saying yes because there are certain people who do not think about their actions before acting on them.  I know for me, I am very humble in my spirit.  Do ye not know that your temple is the living God and the Holy Spirit is inside of you?  The Holy Spirit has been inside of me all of my life.  I know that my attitude and my actions are different.  An attitude is a state of mind or a particular feeling. 

        In Addition, I want to say that my life belongs to Jesus Christ right now.  I am saying this because it is Jesus Christ who is doing for me; more than I am doing for myself.   I say that we are supposed to think before we act all of the time.  At least for me, it will keep me out of trouble.  I love the Lord because he has never stopped loving me.  I will admit that I love everyone because all of us are Children of God.  My parents used to tell me to always follow the Lord. 

Also, I want to say that we are always supposed to think before we act because it is God’s Way of slowing all of us down during our personal conflicts.  I know for me personally, I thank Him every single day when I get up in the morning, afternoon, and at night.  1st Thessalonians 5:17 says Pray without ceasing!!  I pray every single day for deliverance.  I pray for peace, and healing for all people.  I want to inform all of you that God has been blessing me for many years now.  This is because I ask God to reside with me every single day.

        Finally, I want to say that I have to think about the things in the same way that Jesus Christ has done.  I have to imitate the behavior of Our Savior Jesus Christ.  I know that celebrating the New Year is a pagan holiday.  I also know that during the time that before my ancestors were officially free inside of the United States during slavery, the slaves attended church for watch services.  The miracle has happened when President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves during the Emancipation of Proclaimation Speech on January 1, 1863.  The slaves in certain Southern States were freed.

        In Conclusion, I want to say that my way of thinking has completely changed for the better.  I am very happy that I have Jesus Christ as my Personal Savior right now.  My spirit is overjoyed.  I really have to apologize to my family members for the things that I have done wrong to them.  Do you have to think before you act?  Yes, my way of thinking has changed for the better.  The Lord is on my side right now.  When God is for you, who can be against you?  What is the definition of the word think mean?  The definition of the word think is have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something. “she thought that nothing would be the same again” direct one’s mind toward someone or something; use one’s mind actively to form connected ideas.

Colossians 4:2

What Does Colossians 4:2 Mean?

        Good Day Everyone!! How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I want to inform all of you that I really love this Bible verse.  It is something that I am supposed to do each day of my life.  I am a whole lot happier right now than in the past.  I am spending quality time in prayer to my personal Savior Jesus Christ.  I am always willing to consult with Jesus Christ more than with people.  As soon as I read His Word, it talks to me.

        Next, I want to inform everyone that we are supposed to be aware of who we are talking to.  I know that Satan is very busy.  I am saying this because I was distracted for 10 years now.  The voices that I hear are those of demonic spirits.  This is the reason why I feel that Jesus Christ is working with me indirectly because of the interference of the evil one.  I know that it is very important for me to pray all of the time.  According to 1st Thessalonians 5:17 says pray without ceasing.  I stay in prayer all of the time.

        Further, I am the type of person who always pray.  I have to pray because I am a person who is too nice.  I am a person that is very accepting of other people.  I pray to Jesus Christ at least 8 or more times per day.  Jesus Christ is hearing my prayers.  He knows exactly what I need long before I ask Him.  Jesus Christ has a life for me because I am only a Work In Progress. 

        Moreover, I want to say that I love all of you who are reading my information every single day.  I love all of those people who do not read my information.  I am focusing on the good right now.  I am focusing on the Holy Spirit.  I am talking to Jesus Christ about my manuscripts that I have copyrighted this year.  I am very happy that I have the opportunity to smile.  I will admit that I can talk loud, but I am a very peaceful person inside.  I am humble, sincere, kind, gentle, and respectful.  I am very helpful as well.  When it comes to my prayer life, Jesus is making things happen for me in a positive manner. 

        In Addition, I want to say that I am taking time to enjoy the Lord Jesus Christ.  I am jubilant because I am a very patient person.  It is the Lord Jesus Christ, who gives me strength.  I love to write inside of my journal the things that I have done in a positive manner.  My family members and friends respect me, and they love me because I am always there for them.  I love to talk to the Lord Jesus Christ because He knows me from the inside out.  I am always searching for peace in my life.  If you do not have peace with yourself, then you will not have peace with others.

        Finally, I want to say that I really love talking to Jesus Christ.  I remember when there was a time when I used to stay frustrated with myself.  I want to say that God is showing me how to do things.  We are called to be fruitful.  I want to inform all of you that I am helping people at a pace so that I can preserve my sanity.  God always wants me to read His Word.  He always want all of us to be just like Him.  We have to have the mindset of Christ Jesus.  I am more content with myself than I was last year.  I want to have peace!!

Another Prayer

Dear God, sometimes it can be hard to be patient in this world. When everything seems to be going wrong in my life, I find myself feeling distressed. Lord, help me in these times to be patient as I trust in you and continue to move forward. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel

1 You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.

2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

3 Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.

4 Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children,

5 to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.

6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.

7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them,

10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.

11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,

14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

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The duties which become sound doctrine. (1-8) Believing servants must be obedient. (9,10) All is enforced from the holy design of the gospel, which concerns all believers. (11-15)

Verses 1-8 Old disciples of Christ must behave in every thing agreeably to the Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the decays of nature will justify any excess; but seeking comfort from nearer communion with God, not from any undue indulgence. Faith works by, and must be seen in love, of God for himself, and of men for God’s sake. Aged persons are apt to be peevish and fretful; therefore need to be on their guard. Though there is not express Scripture for every word, or look, yet there are general rules, according to which all must be ordered. Young women must be sober and discreet; for many expose themselves to fatal temptations by what at first might be only want of discretion. The reason is added, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. Failures in duties greatly reproach Christianity. Young men are apt to be eager and thoughtless, therefore must be earnestly called upon to be sober-minded: there are more young people ruined by pride than by any other sin. Every godly man’s endeavour must be to stop the mouths of adversaries. Let thine own conscience answer for thine uprightness. What a glory is it for a Christian, when that mouth which would fain open itself against him, cannot find any evil in him to speak of!

Verses 9-10 Servants must know and do their duty to their earthly masters, with a reference to their heavenly one. In serving an earthly master according to Christ’s will, He is served; such shall be rewarded by him. Not giving disrespectful or provoking language; but to take a check or reproof with silence, not making confident or bold replies. When conscious of a fault, to excuse or justify it, doubles it. Never putting to their own use that which is their master’s, nor wasting the goods they are trusted with. Showing all good fidelity to improve a master’s goods, and promote his thriving. If ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? ( Luke 16:12 ) . True religion is an honour to the professors of it; and they should adorn it in all things.

Verses 11-15 The doctrine of grace and salvation by the gospel, is for all ranks and conditions of men. It teaches to forsake sin; to have no more to do with it. An earthly, sensual conversation suits not a heavenly calling. It teaches to make conscience of that which is good. We must look to God in Christ, as the object of our hope and worship. A gospel conversation must be a godly conversation. See our duty in a very few words; denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, living soberly, righteously, and godly, notwithstanding all snares, temptations, corrupt examples, ill usage, and what remains of sin in the believer’s heart, with all their hinderances. It teaches to look for the glories of another world. At, and in, the glorious appearing of Christ, the blessed hope of Christians will be complete: To bring us to holiness and happiness was the end of Christ’s death. Jesus Christ, that great God and our Saviour, who saves not only as God, much less as Man alone; but as God-man, two natures in one person. He loved us, and gave himself for us; and what can we do less than love and give up ourselves to him! Redemption from sin and sanctification of the nature go together, and make a peculiar people unto God, free from guilt and condemnation, and purified by the Holy Spirit. All Scripture is profitable. Here is what will furnish for all parts of duty, and the right discharge of them. Let us inquire whether our whole dependence is placed upon that grace which saves the lost, pardons the guilty, and sanctifies the unclean. And the further we are removed from boasting of fancied good works, or trusting in them, so that we glory in Christ alone, the more zealous shall we be to abound in real good works.

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Taken from Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise)

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Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO TITUS 2

In this chapter the apostle exhorts Timothy to the discharge of his office with respect to all sorts of persons, of every age, sex; and condition, he was concerned with, giving reasons for it, taken from the nature of the Gospel of Christ: he exhorts him in general to insist in his public ministry on those things, which were agreeable to sound doctrine, Tit 2:1 and particularly what became aged men and aged women, and young men and young women, Tit 2:2-6 in all which, both with respect to doctrine and practice, he desires him to be a pattern to them, that so even his very adversaries may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of him, Tit 2:7,8. And next he charges him to exhort servants, to obey their masters, and seek to please them, and not contradict them, and to be faithful to them; that so the doctrine of God their Saviour, professed by them, might be adorned in all things, Tit 2:9,10. And the reasons why the apostle would have duty urged on persons of every age, sex, and state, are taken from the nature of the Gospel being a doctrine of grace and salvation, which was preached to all sorts of persons, Tit 2:11, and from the efficacy of it, in teaching men to deny sin, and live a holy life and conversation, Tit 2:12 and from an expectation of eternal glory and happiness at the appearance of Christ, which the Gospel encourages to, Tit 2:13; and from the end of Christ’s giving himself for his people, and redeeming them from sin, the sum and substance of the Gospel, which was, that they might be purified, and be zealous of good works, Tit 2:14 and these exhortations were to be delivered by Titus with authority, and in such a manner, that he might not be despised, Tit 2:15.

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Taken from John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible

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The Word of the Lord


This is an essay that pertains to the Word of the Lord. What is the Word of the Lord? The Word of the Lord is very pure, precious, gentle, and true. According to Ephesians 6:17: And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. The Word of the Lord applies to all of us. For example, when I think of the Word of the Lord, I think of John 1:1 which states that in the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. In Psalms 19:10; it states that the Word of the Lord is more to be desired are like gold sweeter also than honey. The first thing I do before reading the Word of God is pray. I ask God to give me the wisdom, knowledge, and the ability to interpret His glorious word.

 I thank Him for also talking to me by the words of His glorious book, which is the Bible. Next, I want to inform all of you that the Word of God heals my soul. Whenever, I hear the words, I am healed from all of my pain. The Lord also knows my name. The things in my life have never been the same, since I read His word. This is simply because a change is coming. The word of the Lord has been spoken for over 2000 years. These words are the same yesterday, today and forever. I enjoy reading the Bible because it helps me to understand everything that I am going through will only last for only a period of time.


Moreover, the Word of the Lord is everlasting to everlasting because it will never change. It gives me the tools that I need to change my overall behavior. I will admit that I had to bump my head a few times in order to get my life right. The Word of the Lord brings simplicity out of my life. It makes my life much easier when I am reading God’s Word.


The above Bible verse means that God will always give me safety and refuge from all wickedness. Proverbs 16:24 says pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healthy to the bones. The Word of the Lord is delicious to the taste, and it delights my soul and spirit. Psalms 19:9 says the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. This means that everything that comes out of the Bible is the truth. There are over 5,500 promises inside of the Bible.


Moreover, when the Lord says something, He really mean it. The Lord is good to everyone. The Lord tells us how good He really is all of the time. The Word of the Lord is amazing and powerful. I have to say that after reading Hebrews 4:12, I can say that God really understand us extremely well. He knew us while we were inside of our mother’s womb. 
He even knows how long we are going to live. The lord is very nice and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. Hebrews 4:13 says neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.

This is one of my spiritual gifts because I am gifted in revealing to others about the Lord. The Word of the Lord gives me the ability to share with other fellow believers and others my personal story. God’s Word helps me to understand everything that is going on in my personal life as well as with everything else. The Word of the Lord gives me knowledge, truth, and wisdom. I am willing to share His Word with everyone that I come in contact with. My primary intentions are to comfort and encourage others to rely on God for all of their needs.

It is my desire to write this essay in order to enlighten as well as provide everyone with a sense of peace and serenity in their lives. I love all of you very much. Please take care of yourselves. May the God of Peace be with you? I would like to end this essay by reciting the Serenity Prayer. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; courage to change the things that I can, and give me the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking as He did this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make things right, if I surrender to your will. That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen!!

What Does It Mean to Do Things Decently and In Order?

What does it mean to Do Things in Order?

        Good Day Everyone!! I would like to start this essay off by asking one question.  What does it mean to do things in order? First, let’s obtain the definition of the word order.  The definition of the word order is the sequence of words in a sentence, especially as governed by grammatical rules and as affecting meaning.  Another definition of the word order has a lot to do with setting boundaries and limits when it comes to behavior. 

        Next, I want to add that order when it comes to the Bible has a lot to do with obeying God’s word.  I know that when a child is growing up, they learn how to do certain things from being around their parents.  For example, a child is supposed to listen to their parents, and others that are involved in their life.  As long as the guidance is conducted in a positive manner. When it comes to following God’s word, it is imperative for all of us as human beings to listen and obey God in the same way we did our earthly parents. 

        Moreover, I want to inform everyone that I am a Born Again Christian man who adheres to God’s Holy word.  I will admit that I am not perfect.  I will say that I am a follower and a doer of the word of God.  Some might judge me and say that I am a borderline Christian.  I do not view myself as being inadequate in any way.  It is that I will admit that I have allowed myself to fall for the foolishness of this world.

        In Addition, I would like to apologize to everyone for the things that I have been doing that were distasteful to God Himself.  Like they say, only God can judge me.  Mankind only have an opinion about me as a person.  God has the final word.  I would like to say that I am a very good person who has a lot of common sense.  I also want to mention that it is our job to do the Great Commission.  I will say this that I still need help and prayer along in my journey to serve the Lord and spread the latter rains to everyone that I come in contact with each day of my life.

        Finally, I want to mention to everyone that our bodies belong to God.  Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit; that is inside of me right now.  Therefore, I am me and I am okay with myself today because I believe in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  I have been clean and sober from alcohol and drugs for the past 28 years.  My sobriety date is May 2, 1990.  I take my recovery and life very seriously.  I love all of you very much as people.  I love all of you in the same way that Jesus Christ loves everyone.  I will say that I am a human being and a Child of God first and foremost.

        In Conclusion, I want to say that the poem that I have on the next page pertains to all people.  It is called the I am Me Poem.  When it comes to maintaining order for God, I take that very seriously.  Order to me gives me an opportunity to get things right before I leave earth.  I know that I have had a lot of things to do in order to change for the better.  I am very happy to have Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.

Forgiveness

Is It True That We Have To Forgive Each Person 490 Times?

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins

        Praise The Lord Everyone!! Praise The Lord!! How are all of you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I have a very important question to ask all of you.  Is it true that we have to forgive each person 490 times?  The answer to this question is yes.  We have to forgive everyone for what each person have done to you.

 I used to have a problem with forgiveness a long time ago.  This is because I used to get abused and neglected as a child as well as an adult.  I want to let everyone know that it is not very easy apologizing and accepting apologies from other people.  I feel good right now because I have learned how to forgive others while attending church as a child.  At first, I used to get upset when others have hurt me.  I used to run away from God.  It is very serious when it comes to forgiveness.  This means that I have to forgive each person living on this earth 490 times.  I literally understand right now what it takes to accept other people.  I meditated on this topic before I decided to type it.

        Next, I am very happy that I am the person that I am right now because I have learned a brand new behavior.  It is called forgiving other people.  The first thing that I had to do is ask God for forgiveness in all of my sins.  I have to ask God to accept me as I am as a human being.  God really loves me.  He literally loves all of us. 

        Further, I had to confess with my mouth to the Lord Jesus and believe it inside of my heart.  I really believe that God had raised Jesus Christ from the dead: You will be saved.  I am just happy that I have learned a new behavior, and it makes the Lord very happy that I am forgiving others, and accepting each other in love. 

I have to realize that I really have to be very careful when it comes to dealing with my own emotions.  I have come to the realization that I am a brand new creation in Christ Jesus.  He will never leave you, nor forsake you.  I am very happy that I have Jesus Christ as my Personal Savior.  The very thing that I am doing is imitating the behavior of Jesus Christ.  I know that it is not going to be an easy journey: However, God is with me!  I also have to give other people credit for molding and shaping my overall behavior.  God works through people.  There have been people that were involved in my life; just to see me do something positive in my life.

        Moreover, I want to inform all of you that I know that I have to give an account of myself to God.  The reason why I said 490 times is simply because 70X7=490.  I have been doing the math.  It is that God is watching all of us from heaven.  I will admit that I had to take Anger Management classes for a total of 8 years.  I had to learn how to get my emotions in check.  I understand that God is doing for us more than we are doing for ourselves.  This is a fact of life that God is doing for all of us. 

        In Addition, I really love all of you very much.  Do you know that God gives us instructions even while we are sleeping inside of our bed at night?  God speaks to us in many, many ways.  I am so excited to share this information because I want others to change for the better.  I am not a self-righteous person.  I am a person who accepts everyone as Children of God.  Is it true that we have to forgive other people 490 times?  The answer is a definite yes.

 I want to inform everyone that we all have the Holy Spirit inside of us.  I want to say that 1st Corinthians 3:16 says: Do you not know that you are the Temple of The Living God, and the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us?  This is the truth.  I am so thrilled to help others like I was helped before by other people.  I am so happy that I am blessed each day when I get up, and each day when I lay down on top of my bed. 

Also, I want to say that God is with me every single day of the week.  I just want everyone to please keep me in your prayers because I want to live according to the Word of God.  What is the definition of the word forgive?  The answer to this question is stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake. “I don’t think I’ll ever forgive David for the way he treated her” stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for (an offense, flaw, or mistake).”He was not a man who found it easy to forgive and forget” cancel (a debt).”He proposed that their debts should be forgiven“. What is the biblical meaning of forgiveness?

The Bible has plenty to say about forgiveness. … The Greek word translated as “forgive” in the New Testament, aphiēmi, carried a wide range of meanings, including to remit (a debt), to leave (something or someone) alone, to allow (an action), to leave, to send away, to desert or abandon, and even to divorce.  I had to let go of self and live for Jesus Christ.

            Finally, I had to learn to allow God to help me to let go of the things from my past.  I am just happy and ready to serve Jesus Christ.  Forgiveness when it comes to the 490 times thing is endless.  All that I am really saying that we have to forgive others on a regular basis.  This is a life- long process.  It takes a lot of progress and effort on our part when it comes to making a difference in the lives of others.  I am a very nice person, who have come a very long way in my personal life.  I had to forgive people for taking advantage of me.  In some cases, I put myself in that situation for others to oppress me.  I have to examine my role in all of my doings. 

        In Conclusion, please remember to always think before your act.  I have to consider all of my ways by thinking before I decide to do anything.  It only takes a thought that would cause all of us to react in a positive or negative manner.  Is it true that we have to forgive each person 490 times?  Absolutely!!  This is a life-long process that lasts forever.  We are being watched by God and His Son Jesus Christ on a daily basis.  Thank you for reading my essay.