My Friend?

"...my friend, past regret is only intended to shape your present day morals; learn from the bee. The death of pollen is the birth to honey." "..my friend, when a door closes another one opens and if another does not open learn to build doors." "...my friend, loneliness can persuade you into making the wrong choices, but. Loneliness can also be the opportunity in developing self-respect which can persuade you from making the wrong choices." "...my friend, respect for ones differences is as the equivalent between birds and fish. Neither can produce a tangible means of understanding the others experiential nature, however. Neither goes out of their way to disturb their co-existence." "..my friend, the sacrifice in dignity is the epitome of pride." "..my friend, we don't need a plethora of reasons to figure out why one cheats. The principle matter is that mentally, emotionally and sexually they became selfish." "...my friend, respect and courtesy are underrated within most relationships these days. From time to time just ask your spouse if there is anything they'd like for you to change and commit to it, otherwise. If they aren't worth changing for... then who is?" "..my friend, materialistic individuals will never be content with what you have while never minding who you are." "..my friend, seeking acknowledgment in the world can lead into acts of desperation. Acknowledge who you are in God and you will be led into acts of belonging." "..my friend, to conform is to accept evil; To transform is to go against it." "..my friend, ... try to be unique in a world filled with cliche. "... my friend, to conform is to accept evil; To transform is to go against it." "... my friend, the rewards belonging to a born again are found in a prayer for the next sinner." "... my friend, just remember when you claim that only God can judge you that even opinions you give to another are a form of judgment." "..my friend, judgment without motive produces guilt. Judgment with God's motives produce change." "..my friend, don't let your passion to succeed drive you away from God." "..my friend, if you don't have the time to read the Bible, how will that reflect on you and your faith in the time of your judgment?"

Worldly Love?
Don't be caught up in giving God worldly love. That "worldly love" where we dismiss our own evil motivations and sinful habits by discrepancy built upon lack of scriptural knowledge and pseudo praise. Where the worldly love treats God as an icon, an idol and a complexity of "make up our own rules as we go along" which falsifies His wrath for acceptance of sin. Worldy love is built upon circumstance and occasion; as the priorities developed are met with reward we praise and if they are not met with reward then we are allowed to search for other informalities despondent of our heavenly beliefs. Instead of following a world that bases love on what is materialistically received we should follow in faith for the grace we've received from our merciful God. Spiritual love is the opposing factor that defies the worlds comprehension of loyalty and dedication. Spiritual love is what will bond a family, spiritual love is what will sustain a marriage and it is spiritual love that of which will keep us dedicated to God. As said in Romans it's time for us to truly "Behave like a Christian".

Prayer?
"God, renew the sincerity of my prayers. Amen" "Dear Lord, please just show me the way. Amen" Lord, renew my faith. Amen Dear God, grant me wisdom to truly believe in the resurrection of Christ. Amen Jesus, help me to be pure. Amen Dear God, free me of my bad habits. Amen Father, fill this heart and mind with your mercy and wisdom. Amen Dear God, bless me with the courage to keep trying. Amen Lord, rescue me from sin and keep me in your blessings. Amen. Lord, heal me and those I care for. Amen

Things I've learned?

Things I've learned... A saved christian won't think they are better than you. Things I've learned... Just going to church doesn't make you saved. Things I've learned.. We have to read the bible to ensure that we are living by God's intent and not our own. Things I've learned.. Even a room full of Christians could be serving separate God's if they aren't familiar with Him through scripture. Things I've learned.. "Feel good theology" is as deceptive as satan himself. Things I've learned.. Some sermons are no better than a false horoscope. Things I've learned.. Many impose fear unto others in order to appear right with God. Things I've learned... Patience and wisdom bring about altruism. Impatience lacking wisdom brings about egoism. Things I've learned.. The realization that we are all equal stems from the perception that we all sin Things I've learned.. If we can commit our attitude's to be conceptualized around heaven then our actions won't become ulterior to our main goal Things I've learned...If there is no trust then love will remain misunderstood. Things I've learned.. Being alone is the perfect season for harvesting wisdom. Things I've learned... Being rid of bad habits is an act of repentance. More than likely, bad habits are the cause of our daily sin. Things I've learned.. Forgiveness is our spiritual recognition of God's mercy. Things I've learned.. The same Jesus who died for you also died for the individuals you hate, are in conflict with, have a grudge against and see no chance of salvation in. By not praying for them we are simply saying Jesus died for nothing. Things I've learned... We have to be certain to avoid claiming our understanding of God within our own perception; but strive to understand God in the form of His perceptions. Things I've learned.. Christianity is not a popularity contest. Things I've learned... Faith isn't something that is earned by hard work or years of study; it's a gift. Things I've learned.. some who say, "only God can judge me" dismiss the opportunity to take accountability for sin and repent. There is a false belief that as long as they say "only God can judge

me" that they will not be judged within their pretense of faith. Things I've learned.. It's funny how we as Christians can make excuses for our favorite celebrities and their habits yet suffer our friends to immediate judgment and criticism. Things I've learned.. Without God shedding His mercy over our lives and spirit what would we have in common with prayer? Things I've learned.. It's easy for some to say they love God, until it's time for them to prove it. Things I've learned.. Don't compromise spiritual desire with worldly desire. Things I've learned.. If we are more faithful to our bad habits than we are with God, then which one is our true God? Things I've learned.. When it comes to blessing others and overcoming sin just ask yourself, whats the motivation behind my faith? Is it to make it into heaven or to show God how much I love Him?

Introspective?
You can't do away with sin if you don't recognize the circumstance as a problem. True love doesn't worry about proving right from wrong, but proving that no matter what's wrong you'll both make things right.

Individual?
When a worldly individual is told to repent and confirms it true, they are filled with anger towards you pertaining to their sudden guilt. When a spiritual individual is told to repent and confirms it true, they embrace the opportunity to be cleansed and renewed and are thus thankful for a brother or sister in Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

Politics?
When it comes to our politicians, our judges, our city and state representatives, our community leaders, our prime ministers and presidents whatever dissatisfaction you may be feeling always remember,

Romans 13:1-14

Submission to Governing Authorities

13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is Gods servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are Gods servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are Gods servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

Love Fulfills the Law

8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,[a] and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: Love your neighbor as yourself.[b] 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

The Day Is Near

11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber,because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of

the flesh.[c]

God Bless. Nathaniel Smickle