Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts on Faith, God and Jesus

Article Title: Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts on Faith, God and Jesus
Shared by: Craig Lock
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SHARING SOME SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS ON FAITH, GOD AND JESUS

Here are some of my notes and thoughts (in point form from my black spiritual book) that I've collected (instead of stamps and bottle-tops) and jotted down over the years (in my indecipherable handwriting). Some are other authors viewpoints on the person that was/is Jesus and I'll share with you. I may include in a new manuscript THE REAL JESUS-. No matter what you may or may not believealong the “spiritual journey”, just enjoy...

My aim in this manuscript is to get the reader into the presence of the living Jesus.

This is the truth and written in sincerity

We are God's ambassadors
God is reaching out to the world through people...US!
God's strategy is people... working in and through us.
We are working with God
God's plans
God's agenda
and
His energy

The highest goal of my ‘little’ life is knowing and experiencing God.
Expression
"I work for humanity"

Develop the conquering spirit of a champion
A life lived in the spirit of Christ will never die.
Jesus is a focus for my faith. Jesus makes God real to me.
This is the truth written in sincerity.

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Book 'Surprized by Hope' by John Marks???
Jesus spoke of the nature of real power and not perceived power.
In Jesus we see a clue to it all. He came to a place where the world is at its most acute pain and Jesus comes to sort it out. Jesus is elusive - just around the corner. Just ASK to be filled with His Infinite Spirit. God works mainly through ordinary unassuming people to bring healing and hope to other humans.
Let more people experience who you really are. Lord expand my spirit and reveal to the world Your living Spirit. Light others paths.

A NEW JESUS
Rescue from corruption and decay into a new world. A NEW AGE, a new order is on the way - a change (or transformation) of minds and hearts.
The universe begins in here.
"Heaven is important, but it's not the end of the world."
- Derek Steele (a former drug addict)
The Bible insists God is merciful and always ready (to forgive us).
Jesus makes God real to me.
Perspective - search for solutions. Religious zealots. With religion different sects say that only their way is the way to salvation. Theirs!
The message of John the Baptist was one of personal transformation.(through repentance)
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Book (very good): The Hidden Jesus by Robert Beckford

"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we want; but when we are challenged to be what (all that) we can become."
- Morris Adler

"God has created me to do some definite purpose. He has committed some work to me, which He has not committed to another."
- former Cardinal John Henry Newman

The chance is there individually and nationally to do something beautiful for God and for His Christ."
* often it's a new thing I want to do with you.

Leo Tolstoi once wrote:
"The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people."

"God, Use my 'little' life as a vehicle for Your endless possibilities.

THE JESUS I KNOW AND LOVE
Jesus turns the ordinary into the extra-ordinary.
I choose to believe that Jesus died for us, but we can choose to live for Him.
YOU represent Jesus TODAY!

"Peacemakers who sow in peace will reap a harvest of righteousness."
- James 3:18

Be a star of hope to others

The God I see in Jesus is revealed in the personhood of everybody. Jesus, reveal yourself to me... today!

God has already equipped you with all you need to achieve your dreams.
"Greatness is forged in the valley of adversity."
"Greatness is what you impart to others."

TRUST
DO GOOD
BELIEVE IN THE BEST

"Lord, Give me dreams to broaden my horizons... and help me to reach out for all you have in store for me."

Shared by craig

"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we want; but when we are challenged to be what (all that) we can become."
- Morris Adler

"Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, lets see how many people we can impact, encourage, empower and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials."

PPS

“When you arrive in heaven, let faith and love be the wings of the chariot that carried you there.”

- Craig (as adapted from the words of Jonathan Edwards, a former minister in Massachusetts (New England)

END OF PART ONE (Part Two to follow)

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