GOD IS TRUTH ...

whether you believe it or not MAKES NO DIFFERENCE!

So much is going on. Yet most are blind to TRUTH and see only what they want to see. It has been an eye opening week for me, interactions with different people that I won't go into here.

The first thing I want to address is the Doctrine of Eternal Security: the once-saved-always-saved or no-works-required doctrine. This is near and dear to many Christians today. The reason is plain to see. They can made a 'mind' decision (and live life on their terms with no changes needed), not a 'heart' decision (which would require making changes in their lives). Let me equate this to the command in the Satanic Bible: Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law I highly recommend you go to this link.
Here is a small excerpt:

“What they [satanists] essentially believe, is that life should be lived in the pursuit of pleasures, and we only get one chance to do it. Sounds like America to us.”

Here is just one Bible verse refuting the above:

“The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.” —Proverb 14:14

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The Berean - Daily Verse & Comments - Sep 25, 2018
 Hebrews 11:6-7
(6) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (7) By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 
Noah accomplished a significant witness, persevering for a very long time under horrific conditions. His witness was of sterling quality and worthy of emulation.

These two verses appear quite innocuous. We read them and consider their teaching a matter of course regarding Christian life and salvation. However, for this world's Christianity, they pose a dilemma for those more deeply aware of the intricacies of Christian responsibility.

Calvinist theologian Arthur Pink (1886-1952) says in his exposition of this passage, "The verses which are now to engage our attention are by no means free of difficulty, especially unto those who have sat under a ministry which has failed to preserve the balance between Divine grace and Divine righteousness." Why would he say this? These two verses, almost single-handedly, nearly destroy one of the most treasured teachings of this world's Christianity—the Doctrine of Eternal Security, the "once saved, always saved" or "no works required" doctrine. [emphasis mine]

Note the end of the quotation: Some ministries have "failed to preserve the balance between Divine grace and Divine righteousness." Preachers who fail to maintain this balance strongly emphasize God's favor while neglecting or ignoring His claims on our lives—our duties and responsibilities to Him—because He owns us! We are His slaves!

To any thinking person, these verses severely undercut those preachers' claims that appear to guarantee grace, that is, to assure salvation. How? Verse 6 clearly states that God rewards those who live by faith, and verse 7 illustrates that, in Noah's case, the reward was that Noah and his house were saved because of what they did.

What did Noah do that was so important to his and his family's salvation? His works produced the ark, the means of escaping death from the Flood. Noah's works were rewarded. Where, then, is grace?

Note that I wrote that these verses "nearly destroy" this concept, not "totally destroy." They do not contain the entire story, but they are very troublesome, to say the least, to those of the no-works stripe. If they do not bother a nominal Christian, he is clearly ignoring what the verses really say, that a person's works play a large part in his salvation. What would have happened to Noah and his family had they convinced themselves that, since God had given Noah grace, no ark needed to be built because God would save them anyway?

— John W. Ritenbaugh

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If you are here reading this and are not saved or have walked away from God, perhaps you still feel the calling of Holy Spirit on your heart to repent / come back to Him. Let me encourage you to not waste a moment: accept the free-for-you gift of Salvation that Jesus paid for you. What if this is the LAST TIME you have a chance to make this decision? Please choose wisely.

Maranatha,
Anna

What Would You Do ...

If you were like the woman with an issue of blood in the Bible. If you don't know of her, here are the scriptures with explanations.

WOMAN WITH ISSUE OF BLOOD

The Woman Who Was Healed By A Touch

Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48

God has not, does not, and will not change! The miracles in the Bible ARE still available today. Like the woman with the issue of blood for 12 years ... society said she was 'unclean' but her faith was strong enough that if she could get to Jesus and just touch the hem of His garment, she would be made whole! 

I am publicly taking a step of FAITH right now! I believe that God WILL heal me - of everything that is wrong with me (even including scars from surgery) in His appointed time. In addition to my health, there are years that have been stolen from me that God is going to restore. Holy Spirit confirms this to me every time I think of it, speak of it, write it down ... any way that I communicate my belief in His promise as He has shown it to me.

In the course or our life, we all have habits that we don't really think about. We have weekend habits. We have week day habits. We have habits we are comfortable with and habits we would like to stop doing. Are you ready to live a life that is Holy? Are you ready to give the habits that are not pleasing to God and ask Him for help in laying them down? Time is short. Make the most of it!

1 Peter 1:16(KJV) 

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Are you living for your Savior?  Are you living for yourself? Are you just doing the minimum needed to get by?  

How much fuel do YOU have?

It all depends on you and your choices. No one can walk this life for you. No one can make this decision for you. Will you be lukewarm or will you be on fire for the Lord?

Nobody Loves Me Like You - Chris Tomlin

Maranatha,

Anna

Noblesville West Middle School ...

are you asking WHERE was GOD?  

I have personal experience to share with you about what God was doing with myself and another of His children on the morning of Noblesville West Middle School shooting. The scene below started a few minutes previous to the shooting, 911 got the call at 9:06 AM and the situation, as we know, was resolved quickly.
God's 6 Minute Timing: 40 second shooter ID, shooter contained, victims transported

My day started out as it usually does. Get up. Take my meds & insulins. Put on the Whole Armor of God while in the shower. Calling out and lifting up in prayer those He puts on my heart. Praying a Hedge of Protection and asking for Travel Mercies for the day. Finish getting ready and then leave for work.

All of this starts through Messenger:

--AMW At 8:30 AM I sent out a beautiful picture of an owl taken the previous day at my place of employment by a coworker

++SYW 8:46 AM 'How beautiful'

--AMW 8:46 AM 'God makes BEAUTIFUL animals! Luv ur post this morning too'  

Click to read--> Change The Way You Think

++SYW 8:54 AM 'Thank you... working and praying on some stuff with CBW and some of her friends this summer... praying a lot this morning Mrs Anita... crying out to God for our kids nowadays... my heart is so heavy for what they know and accept now... 6th grade and drinking and drugs and sex... I’m starting a get together in July for girls in middle school to be in prayer, study together, and talk to them about these things. And how to handle them when brought to them. How to be strong in their faith... and so much more... it’s tearing me apart'

++SYW 8:54 AM Bout to go start our morning devotion.. I’ll talk to you later. Just be praying for us please. I love you so much! 😘

--AMW 8:55 AM You r in God's perfect timing luv u too. TTYL

Please notice how preparation for God to use us started before He called upon us. We both have a relationship with Jesus and both want to draw closer to Him. After reading SYW teaching post on Facebook, and then sharing the owl with her and others, when SYW shared the burden God had on her heart ... Holy Spirit made it my heart's burden at that moment as well and called me to start PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT IMMEDIATELY!!!

It was only later, when the unction to pray so intensely was lifted, that I heard about the school shooting. It was then I realized that God had me and other prayer warriors actively taking up prayer and shouting the spiritual battle cry to protect the children from evil. That lifted up the teacher who was willing and gave him strength and power to act quickly, in the face of the threat, to protect the children. 

Matthew 19:14 (KJV)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

When I am called to prayer this way, I do not ask God any details. It isn't my place to ask ... it does not matter Who? What? Why? When? Where? All that matters is God wants to use me for His Purposes Right NOW ... I trust him and I obey in that moment. It is important you understand that this does not make me in any way better than any other of His children. It is my walk with Him that I willing allow Him to direct. This relationship with Him is available to you, if you want it. Count the cost ... Jesus paid a price for us we couldn't pay ... I lay down my life for the one who died for me, willingly.

Everyone needs to hear what God can do when we seek His Will and the desires of His heart until we make them our will and our desires. When we walk with Him, we are instant in season and out of season. When Holy Spirit calls for heartfelt prayer, we do not hesitate but immediately obey.

Even though we have kicked Him out of our schools, our nation, and our lives ... God was right where He has always been ... Yahushua is waiting for us with His arms open wide in LOVE so please turn to Him so He can welcome us home. Be aware, time is running out ... soon it will be forever too late to choose Jesus,  and you will have chosen eternity and the eternal allegiance that was never meant for you. 

Maranatha,

Anna

Change the Way You Think

Have you ever heard the saying "a mind is a terrible thing to waste'? Our minds have so much capacity for good, to learn, create, think and grow, and it's a tragedy when we don't use them to their highest potential.

There was a time in my life when I allowed too many damaging thoughts to enter my mind, negative, tormenting, guilty, unforgiving, shameful and accusing thoughts. The problem was that I had no idea I could control my thoughts or choose which thoughts I focused on and believed in.

I didn't realize that if I was thinking something that wasn't true, I had the power to stop. No one ever told me I could win in my mind. Has anyone ever told you? If not, then I'm here today to tell you that you don't have to let your thoughts control you. You can choose to think and focus on God-thoughts!

Romans 12:2 says to "let God transform you, by changing the way you think." God wants to help you win the battle in your mind. But what does that look like on a practical level?

Here's what has worked countless times for me and what I know will work for you too: The next time you're wrestling in your mind, I want you to stop and find something specific that you can thank God for. Tell Him how grateful you are for His goodness and all the rich ways He's blessed your life. As you're diligent to do this, you will see your life begin to change and things will get better and better.

It's my hope and prayer that you will know the power God has given you and that every day in your thoughts, you will walk in the fullness of His love for you!

God, I want to experience Your power in my thought life. I choose to focus on Your goodness and Your love for me. No matter what negative thought comes my way, I know that You are so much bigger and better.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

God teaching Shona His wisdom who then shared His heart with us...used by permission.

Maranatha,
Anna

Watchman ...

will you be faithful to sound the alarm?!!

I am sharing what the Lord has called me to walk in. As a watchman, He has charged me with a deeper walk than I ever knew before in July 2015, when He gave me a new name of Anna. He alone guides my steps: my feet would never have started or made this journey without Him calling and walking beside me. This journey was started in 1968, although I did not know it then. All of my days, past and future, are recorded in Heaven in the book of my life.

My heart is heavy for the lost and the lukewarm. We are so far away from where God intended us to be. We have bought into the lies of satan. We have made our material wealth and worldly reputation of more importance than our One True God. We are not following His Ten Commandments as our path to becoming more like Jesus.

What has happened to the watchmen that have been called? Have you sold your calling out for silver, gold, material things, accolades of man? Did you think you would be popular when you give the WARNING messages the Lord has given you to shout?! This is not negotiable ... it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God! I stand apart from you who have walked away. Lord, please continue to hold me, strengthen me, love me and give me messages for these end times. It is a privilege to walk in these last days ... I need no approval of man. In fact, if man approves of me ... I know I will be on the wrong road! If they hated Jesus, surely they will hate His true followers.

Click the link to read: The Unveiling
Excerpts: 
"I am unveiling mysteries of My Kingdom and sharing more of My heart than ever before. Subtle moves of My Spirit you have experienced in the past will become much more powerful and a greater part of your reality here." 
"The yoke upon the world now is one offered by the prince of darkness and its burden no one can carry, nor was anyone meant to carry it. My yoke is easy and My burden is light, so let go My children of all of it. It is time. This world is not your home, so walk away from that last bit you have clung to. I have it all in hand."

Daniel 11:32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

The enemy of your soul is continually roaring and seeking you out. There is no protection apart from Jesus!

Maranatha,
Anna

The FINAL Stretch Is HERE

… Do not be weary. Hold On Tight to God! 

I pray you will see and hear what Father is saying. Called to be a watchman for the Lord, I refuse to not share this critical message. The darkness intensifies … so many have not accepted Jesus’ sacrifice … the urgency is upon my heart and spirit. A very clear, precise line of separation is being made. The very nearness of Jesus coming and the lateness of this hour brings this division.

Abba, Father, I pray for each one that You bring to this page. That there will be clear decisions to walk without straddling the fence. War is inevitable. Our lives will be changed. I trust in You and I ask for strength to continue prayers and the battles for souls. I am strong in You, Lord. In Jesus Name. Amen!

The Final Stretch by Behold I Come

Please do not ignore this message. God IS calling, urgently! 

Anna

Psalm 1:1-6 (KJV)
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Yes, You CAN Hear from God ...

If you put God first and are still, quiet, and wait at His feet for His Word and Wisdom.

This is the song I was led to for this blog post. Click the link to listen --> Word of God Speak by Mercy Me 

As an example: this is the Word that I received from the Lord. Psalm 27, Psalm 90, Psalm 147. I accept His Will & His Way for my life. I lay it down for His use each day. Lord, help me to die to myself each moment of each day. I ask to be an Instrument in your hands, in whatever way you choose. I love you, Lord, with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength! Thank You, Abba, In Jesus name. Amen.

If you do not follow the Lord and hear His directions to you, the coming days of darkness will terrify you!

Maranatha,
Anna

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Reference verses for the three Psalms given to me:

Psalm 27 (KJV)
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.
11 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Psalm 90 (KJV)
1 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.
6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.
7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.
10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
13 Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.
17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

Psalm 147 (KJV)
1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.

Seek Nourishment ...

for your spirit as the days grow darker yet.

When the days are busy, loud, and not encouraging ... let go of this non-nutritional worldly life. There is nothing in this world that will feed your spirit, heart, soul or mind. Only time spent with the Creator of ALL THINGS will bring you love, comfort, healing, and give you nourishment to grow.

Look at each day Step-By-Step or else it will become overwhelming and discouraging. We are to lift our eyes to the hills where our help comes from. If you don't know how to simplify your life into what God wants it to be ... ASK HIM! If you are truly sincere in wanting to follow His Plan for your life, you have to ask and BE WILLING to do what you hear Him tell you. Don't be like the rich young man that wanted to enter the kingdom of Heaven, but upon learning he had to sell all and give to the poor, he turned back. He was NOT WILLING - his worldly treasures were his priorities -- to his thinking the cost was too high. [Matthew 19:16–30, Mark 10:17–31 and Luke 18:18–30].

Letting go of what your flesh wants, every day, while seeking God and His Will ... this is the only way to be content in this life. [Philippians 4:12]. We can fill our days up with so much, that in the end doesn't matter, that when we see a real need and higher purpose for our lives and time ... we get discouraged and think we just cannot do it. That is a lie from the pits of Hell. Satan would like nothing better than to steal your joy, rob you of your peace, and pour defeatism into you!

Don't give in to that! When you put on your armor, why are you told to take up the Shield of Faith??? -- To QUENCH the fiery darts of the wicked -- what are those things? Anything that attacks, tries to slip in under your guard, brings despair and despondency, obscures your vision so you cannot see anything but darkness surrounding you. SEE and HEAR the TRUTH: You have access to eyes to see, ears to hear, [Matthew 13:15-17].

Come to the Table by Sidewalk Prophets

Truly there is NOTHING in this WORLD that holds a candle to what God has planned for you for ETERNITY!

Maranatha,
Anna

Pray For Father's Will To Be Done ...

If we do not do this, we will miss Father's Will.

Remember ... our thoughts and ways ARE NOT His Thoughts and Ways!!!

Go to Father and seek His Will. If you need more instruction on how to seek God ... time is short for you to learn so open your heart and ASK for Him to teach you!

Maranatha,
Anna