In Faith I Receive Salvation

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 There is so much distilling of anger and distrust these days.  A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back - [Proverbs 29:11]  Help me, Lord to adapt to the humility of Christ and not to retaliate against any demonic influences.  

"I will declare the decree:

The Lord has said to Me, 

You are My Son

Today I have begotte You

Ask of Me, and I will give You

The nations for Your inheritance,

And the ends of the earth for Your possession. - [Psalm 2: 7-8]

There is nothing too hard for You.  My salvation is a gift from You that i don't need to earn.  i have in faith received it.  i know it's not about what i do; for You have done it all already and through the Holy Spirit i have access to You.  Faith is my ticket into Your grace.  You are my great God and Savior Jesus Christ.  i am Your child and i know there are conflicts with my siblings.  i've known about sibling rivalry.  i still am ready to see You as You are when You are revealed. - [1 John 3:2] 


If You loved me when i was, then how much more do you love me now that i am Your child?  i have been made better off because of all the battles i've gone through.  What others intend for evil, You intend for my good.  May Your goods be revealed in me. - [John 9:3] that i may be completely, thoroughly equipped for every good work - [2 Timothy 3:17] May my faith be part of whatever overcomes the world including the demonic influences that are dancing down the hallways of this dwelling.  In the name of Jesus Christ, be gone!



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