----- Original Message -----

From: justpat325

To: awakenthewarrior@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:05 PM

Subject: [awakenthewarrior] Re: Conclusion of Section 1 World Views

 

Hi~
Is the oasis "here" or when we enter God's presence? True Love and Devotion? Given or Received or both? By God or people in our lives? I need to stop and pray for understanding cos I'm not~
Pattie
--- In awakenthewarrior@yahoogroups.com, "Philip Sacco" <ppsacco@...> wrote:
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> Hello all~
>
> an metaphor for prayer...
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> 8 )
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: justpat325
> To: awakenthewarrior@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 12:52 PM
> Subject: [awakenthewarrior] Re: Conclusion of Section 1 World Views
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>
>
> Hi There~
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> Please explain "writing letters home" maybe I haven't gotten there yet in the book~ are u talking about a prayer journal? Boy am I glad that I found you and your ministry again because I've gotta lot of growing to do.
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> learning and growing~Pattie
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>
> --- In awakenthewarrior@yahoogroups.com, "Philip Sacco" <ppsacco@> wrote:
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> > Hello All~
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> > Yes, justpat, the problems are not just spiritual, but much of it is.
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> > Keeping forcused on where outr true supplies come from and that we are to approach this life as a sojourner in a foreign land, helps a good bit. I especially like 'writing letters home'...and looking for those oasis' to be found here of true love and devotion, often found in acceptance and understanding...
> >
> > Devoted and Doing~
> > Warrior 1
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: justpat325
> > To: awakenthewarrior@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:00 PM
> > Subject: [awakenthewarrior] Conclusion of Section 1 World Views
> >
> >
> >
> > 3) Are the problems facing society today of a physical sort, the consequences of our society, or would you say the indicate a spiritual dilemma?
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> > I would say all of the above, but the root of the problem is a spiritual dilemma. The physical could be all the modern technology that keeps us busy doing nothing. Without tv, texting, computers most of us would still be busy people. It could be illness that attacks us or someone we love, it could be the greed that causes people to become drug dealers, or scam artist...~The consequences of society, is our external battleground and they include situations around us in the enviroment the enemy can place us in, situations that cause us to question our beliefs and values. Some of it's names are alcohol and drug abuse, family violence, crime, abortion, corruption of public officials, foreign policies and how the world views us. Compromise and or lack of discernment in dealing with these issues can lead to erosion or decay of values, which ultimately teaches warped values through the media and schools.
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> > D) Do you blame God for the problems you may have noted above?
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> > No~ John 16:33 tells us "...In the world we will have tribulation: But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world", My favorite is Romans 5:3-5 "Not only that; let us exult, too, in our hardships, understanding that hardship develop perseverance, and perserverance develops a tested character, something that gives us hope, and a hope which will never let us down..."
> >
> > Discussion of the greater problems~Such things as the relation of God to world events and our personal responsibilities should be entertained~
> >
> > When I was in 1st grade President Kennedy was shot and killed. We still had prayer in school. In High School it turned to a moment of silence. My daughter born in 88 still had a moment of silence and the pledge of allegance, by high school both had been done away with. The 10 commandments have been taken out of our judicial system and now they want to remove God's name from our money. Satan is trying and succeeding to remove God from view. That makes our responsibility greater, we must be an example, a light in this dark world. Yes we willface adversity but tough times that happen to us force us to draw closer to God are never wasted. "What a wonderful God we have~He isdthe Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strenghtens us in our hardships and trials. And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us" 2 Cor 1:3,4 TLB.
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> > "If we are to be God's warriors, then we need to hold dear His instruction and develop those characteristics essential to being a steadfast, effective, and victorious warrior." Philip Paul Sacco
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> > Why should we do these things? 1 Cor 2:9 "However, as it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has concieved what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Cor 15:58 " Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
> >
> > Jude 24,25 "To Him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before His Glorious Presence without fault and with great joy~To the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, thru Jesus Christ our Lord, befor all ages, now and forever more! Amen"
> >
> > When? Not soon enough~
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