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Dull. I find, by experience, that, let me make Resolutions, and do what I will, with never so many inventions, it is all nothing, and to no purpose at all, without the Spirit of God; for if the Spirit of God should be as much withdrawn from me always, as for the week past, notwithstanding all I do, I should not grow, but should languish, and miserably fade away. I perceive, if God should withdraw his Spirit a little more, I should not hesitate to break my Resolutions, and should soon arrive at my old state. There is no dependence on myself.
Jonathan Edwards

Coming to Christ means I die to self. It’s allowing Christ to reign as Lord in my heart and desiring to see Him live His will through me. It’s death to the relentless but never-satisfying quest for affirmation. It’s freedom from the vain need to promote self. It’s separation from fight to find personal worth and identity. Fighting less for my rights. Decreasing so He increases in me. It’s finding approval in Him and realizing the true fulfillment in living for His glory. Death to self so life might live within us. When the pride goes so does the selfish agendas and the traits like the bitterness, the jealousy, the unforgiving spirits, the critical attitudes. Christ reigns resulting in joy and peace. Eyes are opened to new horizons. Curse is reversed. Life is restored.
Randy Smith

Month: January 2022

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The First Epistle General of John

The First Epistle General of John {1:1} That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard,that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we beheld, and ourhands handled, concerning the Word of life {1:2} (and the…

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The Fifth Book of Moses, called Deuteronomy

The Fifth Book of Moses, called Deuteronomy {1:1} These are the words which Moses spake unto all Israel beyondthe Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah over against Suph, betweenParan, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Di-zahab. {1:2} It…

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The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians {1:1} Paul, called [to be] an apostle of Jesus Christ through thewill of God, and Sosthenes our brother, {1:2} unto the church of Godwhich is at Corinth, [even] them that…

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The First Book of the Chronicles

The First Book of the Chronicles {1:1} Adam, Seth, Enosh, {1:2} Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, {1:3} Enoch,Methuselah, Lamech, {1:4} Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. {1:5} The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan,and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras….

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The Second Book of Samuel

The Second Book of Samuel {1:1} And it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David wasreturned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode twodays in Ziklag; {1:2} it came to pass on the third…

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Ecclesiastes or, The Preacher

Ecclesiastes or, The Preacher {1:1} The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king inJerusalem. {1:2} Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; vanity ofvanities, all is vanity. {1:3} What profit hath man of all his laborwherein he laboreth under…

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The Second Epistle General of Peter

The Second Epistle General of Peter {1:1} Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to themthat have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousnessof our God and [the] Saviour Jesus Christ: {1:2} Grace to you…

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The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel {1:1} In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah cameNebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. {1:2}And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part ofthe…

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All in All Alpha and Omega Ancient of Days Annointed One (Messiah) Apostle of Our Profession Banner for the Peoples Blessed and Only Potentate Branch That Bears Fruit from the Root of Jesse Bread of Life Bridegroom Chief Cornerstone Creator…

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