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Megan, I know me, you know you, and we know there's STUFF in there, that isn't

'worthy of praise', so then the WHOLE isn't either. We can say SOME things are, OK,

but I pass all PRAISE to God, and am just happy with Who I am, and especially Who

I'm led to become.

To me, being very imperfect, nasty sometimes, mean sometimes, quite 'short tempered sometimes',

which others actually don't always see, but I do? Then the WHOLE isn't OK, it's got problems.

With Christianity, the way it's SUPPOSED to work is what's called 'the Holy Spirit', points out

what will work badly for us, works against us. We repent, which is a process, and then

that's less or gone, and we improve in our life.

So, it's a steady climb to one day join the Creator.

Many don't believe this, but that's our belief and the bible does teach this, if

you know what scriptures to find.

Palm leaves, ah, a beautiful phrase. As it happens, Megan, years ago I was

staying at the hostel near University of Hawaii, a lovely hostel.

The entryway to UH was lined with Palm Trees, big, towering palm trees, and listening

to them when the breezes were active was giving what you said. It takes me back.

Thank you.

By all means, bring more because it's fascinating.

Another one for me is 'the gift of TOUCH'. Think about this gift, see how you can

use it in your own life, and I will do the same.

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Everything is said to have vibration. Through experience, I have felt evidence of this.

While it's imperative to have a positive charge in one's own physiology, there are determinate delineations to be observed in order to embrace a genuine or realistic attitude of positivity that builds on Truth and provides a solid foundation for Godly behaviour.

Contrast this with the capricious characteristics of a fantasy - based positivity that rings false and thus is built on sand.

The wise predicate their understanding, knowledge, and wisdom, on a tried and trusted paradigm known as Sola Scriptura.

This is a sound doctrine of separation from the corrupt ways of the world and an embracing of Light and Truth as opposed to darkness and deceptions.

One must be separate from the limitless distractions of the world and its populace in order to retain a positive vibration based on the power of Godly attitude and behaviour sourced from sound doctrine.

Authentic Love speech is likewise sourced from the sound doctrine of Sola Scriptura which imparts the power of a two-edged sword, so sharp that it's able to separate the bone from the marrow. The Word is Light which dispels darkness.

The Godly do not judge but do depend on discerning good and evil.

Whatever is of good, stays true to the parallels of virtue. Evil deviates away from a straight trajectory to an ever-increasing distance from virtue.

Followers of Christ can ask 'What fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness and what communion does Light have with darkness and what concord has Christ with belial or what part has he that believes with an infidel?'

These verses continue to declare the necessity to be separate from the spiritually unclean.

Corruption, greed, envy, lust, are all unclean. Homosexual practices are unclean.

This is part of Godly love. Agapao. Love speech. Remaining on a parallel trajectory with virtuous behaviour.

These are Godly characteristics and greatly contrasted from animals.

Perhaps we are born with animalistic nature. Might be closely related to human nature.

Which is why a new spirit from a Godly nature is the only solution to the world's pollution.

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Isn't the uncleanliness of homosexuality 'hidden in plain sight'?

If I were to give it a more accurate name, would 'anal' work or is there better.

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megan's avatar

As a child of God, I'm always grateful for the unconditional divine love given to me and all. Though I am sometimes messy and sometimes tidy, sometimes skillful and sometimes unskillful, I grow the wheat and the weeds together until harvest. This is deeply personal and I appreciate your understanding. I choose to love everyone and practice daily. Holding anyone apart from my heart has never brought me closer to the divine. Indeed, my experience is that it obscures the presence of God from view. Thank you for every moment when we share kindness and compassion.

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You have a likeable, amenable inner person, Megan, but

it would be wrong if I didn't tell you a bit about Christianity, and the bible.

In the bible, Megan, we become 'children of God', when

we accept the Lord's rescuing us.

Now many people believe many different things, and

many now, today like never before are turning away.

Some 'Christians', believe what's not in the bible at all.

Christianity is unique, unlike any other religion.

You know how Muslim babies ARE Muslim, and

actually Catholic babies ARE Catholic.

But biblical Christianity teaches that God ...

leads

... directs

those He wants.

Just like you'd decide who could come to your party.

Not just anybody, some criminal, some rapist,

some terrorist could come to your party, could they?

They'd destroy everything, hurt your guests.

But just because God 'calls' someone doesn't mean necessarily they'll do it.

Some say 'yes', some say 'no'(maybe they do it later).

There's no burning hell.

Actually, Megan, I couldn't follow that.

Like Muhammad, if you see what he did, I'd never

go near that.

The name, Jesus, is phoney, and I use the Greek,

Iesous (Yea-Soos). Iesous was everything I love

in a man. No one EVER treated women with the

equality He did.

You then are perhaps 'a child of earth', or the universe.

God accepts a convert unconditionally but then gets rid of

sins, flaws that destroy.

Did you know the bible teaches to 'think on what is good'?

Imagine if we actually DID that!!

Thanks for writing ✍️ 😀.

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megan's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to share your journey and exploration. I'm grateful to learn with you. Let's think on what is worthy of praise. Love!

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You're right ✅️ on. Flooding your mind will do amazing things.

I love to start with what I SEE around me.

When time permits, Megan, tell me what you SEE, or have experienced that, to you is worthy of praise.

I'll start. A banana.

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megan's avatar

Haha! I love this. YOU are worthy of praise. And the palm leaves tickling the wind. I'll share more in my next post. Thank you for being you.

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We love all things God, as in Christianity. Whether created, or ways of the Lord, or just how to BE when not so sure, seeing God in our lives does so much.

Do you watch YouTube, JP? I understand he does comedy well

But this one surprised me?

https://youtu.be/a6etpmQUc2M

Where he, surprisingly talks about God.

I liked what JP said how when around evil, we BACK AWAY,

and, as he said, towards the Light.

I think that happens.

And can happen to anyone, anytime.

That's why 'do not judge', just wait.

What do you see on YouTube?

I see a race, between destroyers and enablers, for example.

I agree with Stefan Molyneux who said we must counter things we see as bad, wrong, evil: don't sit back thinking SOMEBODY else will do it. No. I will.

I'll do it with hope; hope they see.

Then the ones I like, we laugh together, empowering one another.

You see it's wrong. Say something.

I see homosexuality as wrong, but also often unavoidable.

A step by step process in the wrong direction.

And humans can connect to the Lord, so they're not animals.

That's a hopeless position for many reasons.

I was surprised by JP. A good surprise.

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megan's avatar

Thank you, friend! I'm always so grateful to discover how we all, children of God, children of good, arrive at life's table to share in the wonder. Love!

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2FollowHim's avatar

Yes, you're UNIQUE, special, and this life le5s you explore how.

Blessings.

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Cynthia's avatar

Love this!!! Can’t wait until nex Sat!!

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megan's avatar

Thank you Cynthia... I'll send you a note. Love!

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