With Love, God
My dearly loved child:
I have given you a MIND in order that you may dwell on My goodness, My
character, My promises, My revelations; that you may dwell on that
which is worthy; that you may develop a sound conscience and a
spiritual sixth sense; and that there, in your mind, you may
accommodate My will. I have given you a mind in order that you may also
think of others; that you may devise noble plans; and that you may grow
in wisdom and discernment.
I have given you a MEMORY in order that you may retain my truths; that
you may remember My blessings and providential care; that you may
remember answers to prayer; that you may remember lessons you’ve
learnt; that you may remember your responsibilities; that you may
remember occasions (and things) that are meaningful to others; and that
you may remember those promises you’ve made, in order to keep them.
I have given you EYES in order that you may enjoy the beauty of
nature’s bounties; that you may behold with pleasure the one you’ve
dedicated your life to, your offspring, family and friends; that you
may also enjoy beholding your own artistic (but worthy) creations, or
those of others; that you may notice any dangers about you; and that
you may see what it’s needful to see.
I have given you EARS in order that you may hear Me speaking to you in
that still quiet voice; that you may hear the call for Gospel workers;
that you may hear the requests or cries of others; that you may learn
from others; that you may enjoy uplifting music; and that you may enjoy
those expressions of love that come from those dear to you.
I have given you a NOSE in order that you may smell the aromas and
scents that please the noble and unselfish senses; and that you may
breathe in life-giving air.
I have given you a MOUTH in order that you may enjoy the same wholesome
taste of that food I supplied in the garden of Eden; and that you may
receive nourishment and healing properties.
I have given you a VOICE in order that you may praise Me via word or
song; that you may speak on My behalf; that you may speak on behalf of
others, and in defence of others; that you may enquire after another’s
well-being; that you may warn others (lest they err); that you may
thank those who benefit you; and that you may encourage, empathise, and
enjoyably communicate.
I have given you SHOULDERS in order that you may bear the burdens of
life; that you may shrug off undue criticism and untrue accusations;
and that you may allow others to lean on them, (who’re less able).
I have given you a HEART in order that it may beat with love for Me and
others; that there, in your heart, the Holy Spirit may take up
residence. I have given you a heart in order that it may also beat with
heavenly harmony; that it may beat in anticipation of My soon coming;
that it may cherish My Word and Law; and that it may extend compassion
to all.
I have given you ARMS in order that you may comfort, cradle, embrace, carry and protect.
I have given you HANDS in order that you may give, share, help, sooth, guide, repair, create and clasp.
I have given you FINGERS in order that you may search the Scriptures;
that you may point out error; that you may pen that which heartens and
enlightens; and that you may give and receive pleasure from skilfully
playing beautiful music.
I have given you LEGS in order that you may regularly worship with
fellow brethren; that you may walk righteously, run from the devil’s
promptings, and away from his amusements; that you may run to the aid
of others; that you may visit the needy, lonely or ill; and that you
may enjoy beneficial exercise.
I have given you KNEES in order that you may seek Me, that you may
intercede for others; and also for those menial tasks in life.
I have given you FEET in order that you may stand up for Me; that you
may stand up for what’s right; and that you may leave footprints that
show the way.
Yes, I have given you a BODY in order that you may glorify Me in all
you do, (given that you’re made in My image); that you may marvel at My
creativeness and the intricacy and engineering that comprises your
being; — yes, a body that you may use for the intimate (but honourable)
pleasure of your spouse; and that you may beget.
I love you!
Please display your love for Me by taking care of that body. View it as
a holy temple, and remember that though it is yours, it was I who
created you, and breathed life into you, even redeemed you.
Therefore, you’re Mine, the child of a holy righteous King. Thus, I ask
that you represent me well, and you will be greatly blessed indeed.
With love, God.
By Lance Landall
ADD-ONS
Spoil Satan's Day
When
you arise from your bed, with the rest of the day ahead, don’t look
down but up instead, and in Jesus precious name, the power and victory
claim, that holy angels may quickly assemble, who’ll make Satan and his
henchmen tremble, and have them wailing anxiously, “Oh no, heavenly
artillery, powerless are we!” as they tumble over each other midst
trying to flee.
Then take the hand that God extends, and walk as
He intends, striding forth confidently, bristling with heavenly
armoury, knowing that God is with you, a God who’s faithful and true, a
God who will see you through, for there’s nothing that He can’t do,
like dealing with Satan and his hang-dog crew.
So, be a solider of the cross, who considers it no loss, to live a life
of self-sacrifice, or to pay the ultimate price, in order that God be
glorified — He who on Calvary suffered and died.
Yes, He who offers grace to all, who contritely on Him call, for He’s a
God of love, watching tenderly from above, and who on your behalf will
act, when by Satan you’re attacked, (via his darts cruelly hurled), and
Satan then licking his wounds will grizzle, (knowing that very soon
he’ll frizzle), “Bigger is He who is in you, than he who is in the
world.”
Yes, when you arise from your bed, with the rest of the day ahead, may
it be that Satan will groan, and be heard to moan, “I wish they’d
stayed in bed, they’re a Christian born and bred, whose consecrated
life’s a threat, a challenge that makes me sweat, and whose cries
summon those I hate, who hang around and wait, ’till I back off and
leave the scene, so often seen, when Christians such heavenly forces
activate.”
Yes, spoil Satan’s day, don’t let him get his way, for he certainly
will if you succumb, or dance to the beat of his worn drum, and thereby
another of his marionettes become, who make up a sizable sum.
Rather, seek the Lord in prayer, as time alone with Him you share, thus
armed and prepared for the day, lest devilish darts come your way, and
so that Satan will cry with dismay, “I’m wasting my time on this one,
they’re too connected to the Son.”
And should you somehow stumble, and into Satan’s pathway tumble, call
upon the name of the Lord, (who faithfulness will soon reward), and
He’ll cover you with His grace, stand in your place, deal with the
devil and his hoard, who’ll grumble scathingly, “Foiled again by the
blood of Calvary.”
Go on, spoil Satan’s day, don’t let him get his way, but rather, make
him wish you’d stayed in bed — do things God’s way instead!
Yes, go on, spoil Satan’s day.
By Lance Landall
"My main ambition in life is to be on the devil's most wanted list."
Leonard Ravenhill
(1907-1994)
Don't Just Stand There
When
the devil whispers, “You won’t make it, he, he, he,” don’t just stand
there and timidly take it, acting somewhat helplessly, but rather,
remind him of his fiery end, and that Jesus is your best friend, on
whom you can truly depend, and who’ll soon triumphantly descend, which
the devil will grudgingly admit, (and his chiselled and bared teeth
grit), knowing that Christ he can never outwit.
Yes, tell Satan
you don’t want his evil company, that he’s an antagonistic enemy, one
who stirs up controversy, engineers anarchy, delivers adversity,
misleads injuriously, causes despondency, and attacks folk subtly or
savagely — in other words, a being who sneeringly sniggers, and
everything and anything jiggers, as he beavers away fiendishly.
Tell him that he’s just a fraud, that he’s so unlike your Lord, who
only seeks your best, and ensures that you’re blest, for He’s a God of
truth and love, who watches tenderly from above, and who, when you
kneel in prayer, every word stoops to hear, and who you can guarantee
will act beneficially, for He doesn’t let anyone down, nor wants sin to
choke or drown, but rather than defraud, delights to please and reward,
and He does so, very graciously.
Yes, once you’ve put the devil in his place, (who by then will have a
scowl on his face), instantly turn on your heels and about-face, and
via heavenly meditation, biblical application, Spirit led
determination, and divine acceleration, leave behind any devilish
insinuation, or Satanic accusation, and in the hands of the Lord, who
the holy angels laud, anything and everything place.
By Lance Landall
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