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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!!

Is It True That God Helps Us Out of Our Temptations?

        This is an essay that pertains to 1^st Corinthians 10:13.  Paul provides the Corinthians with a word of comfort.  The various temptation they were experiencing were normal; all believers throughout the ages have had to resist temptation.  God is so good that He will not let believers experience anything for which He has not prepared them.  He will give every believer the grace and power to endure.  Furthermore, endurance will bring its own reward.

        Next, I would like to say that I used to blame my problems on others; instead of admitting to God that I am very sorry for my sins.  As far as This Bible verse is concerned, I am very happy that the Lord is able to examine what I am doing and make a way to solve my problem.  I know that I am a person who has come a very long way in my personal life.  James 1:12-14 says (12) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation.  For when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love them. (13) Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: For God cannot be tempted with evil neither tempteth he any man.  (14) But every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

        Moreover, as I have stated earlier, man is easily enticed and persuaded by his own desires.  Man can be drawn away from God due to the opposite sex.  Man can easily be drawn away because of his lust, and passions.  Money is also a way to lure a man to engage in evil desires and intentions.  Like they say in 1^st Timothy 6:10; for the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, and they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

        In Addition, some people would say that money changes their attitude and outlook on life.  In my case, I cannot say that money have changed me personally, it is the way you spend it.  Back to the subject at hand, the definition of the word temptation is the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.  Usually the word temptation means to lure away from physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually from something.  To seduce or flatter with words, actions, or deeds that would change another person’s behavior.

        I just know for myself that God has my back, front, and my sides all of the time.  2^nd Chronicles 20:15 says for the battle is not yours but God’s.  Mark 10:27 says And Jesus Looked upon then saith with men it is impossible, but not with God: For with God all things are possible.  Finally, I want to say that I am happy that God will not put no more on me that I cannot bear.  I am happy that the Lord has made all of my edges smooth.  I am happy to be at peace with the Lord.

Is It True That the Holy Spirit is Still Helping Us?

        Good Day Everyone!! I have a very important question to ask all of you.  Is it true that the Holy Spirit is Still Helping Us? The answer to this question is yes!! The Holy Spirit helps us all of the time.

 Romans 8:26 emphasizes that the Holy Spirit prays for us.  He intercedes on the behalf before the throne of God.  But His intercession cannot be uttered which means it is unexpressed and unspoken.  No language is in view here.  Only the inner groaning of the Spirit.  This means that the Holy Spirit is picking up the slack. 

Next, the Holy Spirit according to John 14:26 is considered as the Comforter.  The Holy Spirit will teach you all things, and bring you all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you.  The Holy Spirit will take care of you.  Obviously, we do not have anything to worry about because Jesus Christ will always be there for all of us.  The Holy Spirit is literally inside of us teaching us to do the right things.

Further, I do have a very important question to ask everyone.  What is the Holy Spirit?  The Holy Spirit is a part of the Trinity.  It consists of God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and in some Biblical translations The Holy Ghost.  In order to obtain the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, you must repent of all of your sins and be baptized.  The Holy Spirit is pure.  It is something that does exist inside of the body of the Believer.

        Moreover, you must be born again; in order to fully receive the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit gives you peace.  Whenever God speaks to a fellow Believer, He will be very specific and not vague.  The Holy Spirit is as gentle as a lamb.  It is as peaceful as a dove.  Whenever a person receives the Holy Spirit, a total transformation takes place between God and the Believer.

 The person is changed for the better.  Therefore, he or she is a new creation; the old is gone and the new has come according to 2^nd Corinthians 5:17.  Even though our sins have been washed away, we still have work to do for the Lord.  We must be imitators of Christ according to Ephesians 5:1.  We must live a Godly lifestyle.  This means that the things that we did in our past; we do not have a desire to do them again.  I seek comfort by reading His Precious Word!! I also spend quality time with Him in prayer.  We all have to have an intimate relationship with God.

Finally, The Holy Spirit gives us directions that we can listen to either while we are sleep or awake.  The Lord is already there for us at all times.  He will never leave you, nor forsake you.  The Holy Spirit consoles us all of the time.  God speaks to us all of the time.  We have to be ready and willing to listen.  The Lord will supply all of your needs through His richness and glory.  The Lord is ready to open up to us, and reveal Himself to us.  We have to be ready.

In Conclusion, I remember when I used to be nervous, when it came to doing things in front of others.  I used to be afraid to share the Gospel to other people.  There is a Bible verse that states that if you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you.  Right now, I am no longer afraid to share the Gospels with other people.  I am not afraid to tell the truth about having Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. 

In Summary, when it comes to all of my sicknesses, God is taking care of me.  I have been praying and fasting to my Personal Savior Jesus Christ.  John 10:30 says I am my Father are one.  I am saved, and I know exactly where I am going whenever I leave this earth.  The Lord speaks to us even when we do not have anything to say.  God knows exactly what is inside of your heart.

        This is the reason why it is important to imitate Jesus Christ because He is watching all of us.  Jesus loves you all of the time.  He is the reason for the season!!  God Bless You!!  I love all of you very much.  Please tell someone that you love them today.

Is It True That God Gives Us Instructions While We Sleep?

        Good Day Everyone!! I have a very important question to ask all of you.  Is it true that God gives us instructions while we sleep?  The answer to this question is yes!!  The Lord God instructs us what to do in advance, even while we are sleeping.  Let’s look at this Bible verse for a moment.  As I was reading inside of the Book of Job, I happen to stumble on this Bible verse.  It intrigued me because one thing that I can say is that God is still working with all of us.

 Do you know that some people do not read through this particular Book of the Bible?  I literally read through the entire Bible each day of the week.  I am starting all over right now.  I read the Bible and highlight all of the promises that are located inside of the Old and New Testament.  One of my favorite Bible verses happens to be Jeremiah 1:5.

        I really like this Bible verse because God knew us when we were inside of the womb of our mothers.  He has ordained us as prophets unto the nations.  I am thrilled to be a Child of the Most High God!!  I am so enthused about being born again that I am not afraid to share with everyone what the Lord have done for me.  I am happy because I have a second chance at life.  When it comes to God sealing our instructions for all of us, I am very happy that I have things that I have to do for the Lord in advance.  Therefore, my entire day has already been planned out for me.

        Finally, I will admit that I have been with principalities for the past 9 years.  Even though I have been distracted by things that are not of God.  I am happy that God is still working inside of me.  It is God who is doing for me more than I am doing for myself.  I have been clean and sober for the past 28 years now.  I no longer have a desire to drink and smoke marijuana.  I no longer have a desire for the things of the world.  I am happy, joyous, and free right now. 

        In conclusion, all of my instructions by the Lord have been sealed in advance.  I do not have to worry about principalities, powers, and the ruler of darkness of this age.  I realize that I am a man, and there are times when things are going to bother me, but I do not have to let it get the best of me.  2^nd Timothy 1:7 says For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and of a sound mind.  I no longer have anything to worry about, nor fear because God has my back, front, and still remain by my side.  It is true everyone that God gives us instructions even while we are sleeping.  God Bless Everyone!!

What Does It Mean To Be Called By God?

        This is a very important question that I would like to ask everyone.  What does it mean to be called by God?  The answer is simple. I would like to start things off by saying that everyone on earth is known by God.  According to Jeremiah 1:5 says before I formed you, I knew you. Before you were formed, I sanctified you, and ordained you as a prophet to the nations.  This means that God has ordained all of us to become sanctified and ordained us as a people to become members of the Kingdom of God.

 When it comes to the New Testament, it specifically states that we are Temples of the Living God.  Our Bodies are the Temple of God.  I would like to express myself for a few moments.  I would like to say that I am a Born Again Christian.  I have totally submitted myself completely to His Will.  I also will admit that I am sinful flesh, but I am still a Child of God.  I want to ask another question.  Matthew 22:14 states that for many are called, but a few are chosen.  What does this Bible verse mean?  I would like to receive both positive and negative feedback on this question.

        Next, I would like to continue pondering on this question about Matthew 22:14.  Do anyone know what does this Bible verse mean?  The answer to this question is that God has called all of us to do according to His Will.  I begin to realize that God still loves us for who we are as people.  He only want us to repent of all of our sins.  He want all of us to live for Him.  The Lord is slow to anger, and is abounding with grace.  I understand that the First 144,000 are going to be considered.

        Moreover, I want to inform everyone that we all still have a chance to be His chosen people.  When it comes to being called by God, it gives me an opportunity to live for him and serve Him.  This means that I must become Christ-like in my manner of living and completely change.  I have dedicated my life for Him by writing and sharing my personal testimony with others.  I am at the realization that I still have more to do for Him.  For Instance, I have to make amends with everyone that I have wronged in my personal life. 

        In Addition, I have to be willing to forgive every one of all of their trespasses.  I have to be willing to share His word with others.  I have to commune with the assembly of the Saints.  I have to dedicate myself to reading His word to everyone.  I have to have an intimate personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ.  Therefore, I want to say that my relationship with Jesus Christ is very important to me right now.  I want to inform everyone that I am willing and ready to work out my salvation with fear and trembling. 

        Further, I want to say that my favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 32:27 which states; behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me?  God asked Jeremiah the Prophet this question in the Old Testament.  I want to say that my life has done a complete 180 degree turn because I do not have a desire for the things of the world.  I am ready to go back to work and earn a decent wage.  If the Lords Will, I will seek employment somewhere within the next 6 months.

        Finally, I want to say that I have given up the street life.  I have been clean and sober for 28 years right now.  My sobriety date is May 2, 1990.  I have given up the high cost of low living.  As it relates to the question at hand, I feel that I am ready to step up to the plate and become a real man.  I am ready to share the Gospel with everyone that I meet personally.  I also want to inform everyone that on February 15, 2015, I have rededicated my life to Jesus Christ.  I have been baptized on that day, and a total of 8 other times.  I am in the Lambs Book of Life right now, and I have a record of baptism in several churches.

        In Conclusion, I want to say that I am a Born Again Christian and I really feel that I am chosen by God to serve Him and share my personal testimony with everyone.  I am guilty of robbing God of my tithes and offerings.  I have to submit my income to God.  I am very sorry for placing emphasis on my household rather than giving to God.  Please pray for me because I have too many bills to pay in my household.  I have a student loan from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that is in collections right now. 

Is It True That We Should Not Boast About Tomorrow?

        Is it True that we should not boast about tomorrow?  The answer to this question is that we should not boast about tomorrow because tomorrow is not promise to us.  I will admit that I used to tell everyone that I would see them tomorrow or the day afterwards.

 However, I am realizing that my family members and friends have passed away.  It makes me feel very sad because I do not see anyone from my past right now.  For instance, my mother passed away on July 20, 2017.  I spoke with my mother a few days prior to her sickness, and I told her that I would see her tomorrow.  A close friend of mine told me to say “If the Lords Will, I will do this or that”.

        I understand right now that we cannot say anything that would go against God’s Will.  This is the reason why I cannot make any promises because I really do not know what will transpire within the same minute.  It is okay to become optimistic about certain things, but I am not at the liberty of boasting and bragging about things of the earth.  What is inside of this earth, we cannot take it with us.

 We have to leave it behind.  I am not at the liberty of saying I will see you tomorrow or the next day.  I can only take things one day at a time.  Actually, I can take things one moment at a time.  To be honest with everyone, my own thoughts do not belong to me.  This is how precious life is to me personally.  God even knows what I am going to say in advance.  This is very serious!!  I know for myself that I cannot talk about the things on earth; when they will dissolve eventually.  I can always say that it is God’s Will for me and not myself.  Therefore, I cannot go against God in any way.  I am trying to have a nice day.  It is God’s way and not my own.  I want to say thank you for reading my essay; even though it was brief.  God is the commander and chief.  This is the reason why I can say I must decrease, and He must increase.  Have a Blessed Day Everyone!!

Faithfully Submitted,

Anthony Hopkins

Does God Accept Me As I Am?

          The answer to this question is yes. The Lord might not accept the sin that we committed, but He accepts us as we are personally.  The Lord made it possible so that I am able to have Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.  However, God has made it possible through His own Son Jesus to die for all of our sins, both past and present. 

For me personally, the Lord died for my sins.  I am happy that I have Him as my personal Savior.  I am very happy to be able to have Jesus Christ as someone that I can always talk to at my personal leisure.  According to 1^st Thessalonians 5:17 says pray without ceasing.

Jesus Christ is available for all of us.  I am so happy that He is the head of my life.  I am able to pray anywhere I want, as long as it is done without disturbing others.  The Lord has made a way for me that no man cannot provide.  On Sunday February 15, 2015, I was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.  I was saved and sealed by the Blood of the Lamb.  I got baptized on this day.  I have rededicated my life to Jesus Christ on that day because I was tired of being sick and tired from societal issues.  The Lord has made it possible for me to attend a church that is appropriate for me.  The Church that I attend is called Fort McKinley United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio.

Moreover, I have been a member of Fort McKinley for 4 years now.  I really love my home church because it has given me an opportunity to affiliate with the congregation of the saints, and to learn God’s Word.  Therefore, God accepts me as I am as a person because He loves me and He has known me from the time that I was inside of my mother’s womb.  He ordained me and sanctified me as a prophet to the nations.  He has done this for all of us.  We are the Temple of the Lord, and we do not belong to ourselves.  We belong the Lord and we are not our own.

Is There Anything Too Hard For God?

          This is a summary of one of my favorite Bible Verses.  Jeremiah 32:27 specifically starts off with Job asking Jeremiah the Prophet a very important question.  He asked him by saying; Behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?  Jeremiah didn’t respond because there is not anything too hard for God.  Frankly, I want to say that I have been making things hard for myself for 53 years.  I have had some high and low points during my life.

          Next, I want to say that man should not put God to the test.  God will do things at His own time.  In reference to this Bible verse, there is not anything hard for God.  It’s that, we have been playing God for a very long time.  As soon as He arrives, at least, I will try to be at my best behavior.

 The Lord always have an easy task to complete.  It is all of us, who must be completely obedient to His will.  There is not anything too hard for God, but it is man, woman, and child; who tend to struggle with basic tasks in life.  Jeremiah replied in Jeremiah 32:17 by saying that there is nothing too hard for you.  Finally, please have faith in God.  He is the real friend that you will always need during any crisis.  I am faithful to Him in my prayers and my service.  Even though I am still a Work in Progress!! I am not saying that I am the best at things; it is the Lord who is always with me.  The answer to this question is there isn’t anything too hard for God in any way.  Please have a good day.  It is the Lord God, who will never let you go astray.

Is It True That God Knows Exactly How Long We Are Going To Live?

          Good Day Everyone!! My name is Anthony Hopkins and I am writing this essay because I have always wondered if God really knows how long we are going to live.  The answer to this question is yes; God knows exactly how long we are going to live.  There is a Bible verse that pertains to this question that I am asking everyone right now. 

        Next, the Bible verse is Psalms 139:16.  According to the King James Version.  It states as follows: Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect, and in thy book all of my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned when as yet there were none of them.  The meaning of this Bible verse indicates that it is God, who knows all things in advance, when it comes to man, woman, and child.

        In Addition, there are reasons why people are not living and completing their 3 Scores of 10 lifespan, which is 70 years of existence on Earth.  For example, the environment and the issues thereof, has a lot to do with it. Another example is violence that plagues our society on a regular basis.  However, God is still in control.

        Further, there are times when man is responsible for causing his own demise or calamity.  There are also famine, diseases, and other things that are capable of shortening the lifespan of mankind itself.  These are some of the things that erode our society each day.  Frankly, God is not finished with us yet.

Finally, this particular Bible verse is significant because God even knows the plans that He has for all of us.  He even knew us long before we came into existence.  Of Course, God knows things that the human mind cannot imagine.  Job 14:16, says: For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? The meaning of this Bible verse is that God even counts our steps each time that we walk and they are literally numbered.

Is It True That Our Breath That We Breathe Does Not Belong To Us?

            This is an essay that will focus on answering this very important question.  First, I would like to say that our breath that we breathe does not belong to us.  Psalms 100:3 says; know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His Pasteur.  This means that God has made us period!! He knew us even while we were inside of the womb.  Job 27:3 says; as long as my breath of God in my nostrils.  This means that it is God who is responsible for keeping us alive.  I cherish His breath that is inside of me.  I give Him credit for being with me in my time of need.  It is the Lord that I love because for me to live is Christ.  Let it be Jesus!! All that it is completed. 

            Next, I believe in the name of Jesus Christ.  Let it be Jesus!! I am very happy that Jesus Christ is my personal Savior.  Through it all, my eyes are on you.  It is well with me!! It is well; it is well with my soul.  My soul does not belong to me.  I love like Jesus because it is God and His Son Jesus Christ, who I give praise to each day and night.  You are stronger Lord!! I must decrease and you must increase! Jesus, you are Lord! I am willing to let your name be lifted high.  Sin is broken.  Jesus, you are Savior of all. 

            Further, I want to mention another Bible verse that has some interest inside of this essay.  Job 32:8 says, but there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.  This means that we are all children of God.  I am no longer a slave to fear.  Therefore, I am a child of God.  We have been chosen by God.  It is God who have drown our fears that we have in our current life.  2^nd Timothy 1:7 says; for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and of a sound mind.  Lord Jesus, you are rich in love.  Bless the Lord, my soul blesses the Lord.  I worship your Holy name.  I sing like never before; on my soul. I worship your Holy name.  It is you Lord that I praise each day of my life.  I will admit that I have made a lot of mistakes in my life.

Moreover, I would like to place emphasis on another Bible verse from the Book of Job.  It comes from Job 34:15.  It states that all flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust.  This means that we all will pass on someday and eventually return to dust that we were formed.  Lord Jesus, I worship you each day of my life.  Nobody loves me like you love me.  I stand faithful and true, I will always love you.  Jesus, you love me like a mother loves her children.  Your love is unconditional.  I worship you as long as I am breathing.  Lord Jesus, I thank you for the little things.  I praise you Lord Jesus.  I even thank you for the little things.  I thank you for everything that you have given me.  I also thank you for the things that I do not have right now.  Lord Jesus, you have never left my side.

            In addition, I lift up my hands and eyes to you Lord Jesus.  I will always praise you in all of my personal trials and tribulations.  I will admit that I have been hearing voices that are not the Holy Spirit for the past nine years now.  Forgiveness was bought by you Lord Jesus.  Thank you Lord, for opening your arms to me.  I am very sorry for everything that I have done wrong throughout my 53 years of existence.  Thank you Lord Jesus, for being there for me, and everyone else that exist on earth.  I pray for every living creature on earth.  There is power in the name of Jesus.  Lord Jesus, please follow me every day; as long as you allow me to live.

            Also, I want to thank you Lord Jesus for allowing me to surrender to you.  I came here with nothing.  When I leave this precious earth, I will not take anything with me.  Please make me your vessel. Lord Jesus, please allow your hands to console me.  On Sunday February 15, 2015; I surrendered to you.  I was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.  I will admit that I have been baptized a total of nine times in the past eighteen years.  Thank you Lord Jesus for making me a new creation.  I am desperate for you.  I am lost without you.  I cannot do absolutely nothing without you.  Lord Jesus, it is you, who have ordered my steps.  You even count the steps that I take as well as the hairs on my head are all numbered.  I belong to you.  I love you!!

            Finally, Lord Jesus, I thank you for my breath that you have provided for me.  As I hear and read your precious Word.  Lord Jesus, I am really thankful for the air that I breathe each day.  I do not take this for granted.  I praise the one who have set me free.  Death has lost its grip on me.  Lord Jesus, you are my living hope.  Psalms 56:8 says your number my wanderings, put my tears inside of your bottle, and are they not inside of your Book?  Only Christ in me, sets me free.  Lord Jesus, there was a period of time when I used to be afraid of death.  Right now, I love you.  I truly thank you for being yourself.  I thank you for all things.