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thoughts

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The thoughts I have toward you are of peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. Is this a true description of your thoughts as well, or do your thoughts seem random and dark in comparison? Do they seem to have a life of their own, and take you in directions that are fearful or otherwise unhealthy for you? A wise man rules his own spirit. My word teaches you to take every thought captive, and in the power of my spirit this is possible. I enable you to think on those things that are pure and noble and lovely, even when you are surrounded by the corruption of a fallen world. Then your thoughts toward me will also be of peace, for the destiny I have set before you.

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honor your father and mother

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One of my commandments to you is to honor your father and mother. This is not for their benefit, but yours, that you may live long on the earth. Note that this commandment is general and universal, without conditions. How do you honor parents who are not honorable? For they are subject to weakness and failure, as is everyone else. Some fulfill their roles and display character better than others, and some very badly indeed. Yet the commandment still stands. Blessed are those who do not struggle with this. If you do then call upon me and I will show you a way that you can obey this command no matter what your circumstances.

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Finally Fearless: Journey from Panic to Peace

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Cheryl McKay writes: In the past, Mark & Patti Virkler have honored me by featuring my film and book releases in their newsletter. They interviewed me when I released Never the Bride: A Novel, and Finally the Bride: Finding Hope While Waiting, my book for singles in need of hope, and announced to their readers when my film The Ultimate Gift was released in theaters. Now, with the release of my next book, Finally Fearless: Journey from Panic to Peace, I would like to honor the Virklers, and the amazing ministry they have with Communion with God and Christian Leadership University, and share with you how it made such a big difference in my life in relation to the story behind writing this book.

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talents

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If you examine your life closely you will see that you have some special ability in which you excel. This may not be something that is widely valued or lucrative. It may not be something that is highly visible to bring fame and the recognition of men, but in my love for all and my generosity, creativity, and impartiality I have neglected no one in my distribution of talents. Do you know what yours is? You honor the giver of your gift when you develop and exercise it, and if you look to me you will sense my pleasure when you do so. I put the desire in you to lead you into your destiny. Delight yourself in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.

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noble sacrifice

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Have you ever sacrificed for something that didn’t benefit you personally? Environmentalists are willing to make personal sacrifices for the purpose of benefitting the planet even if the benefit is small and indirect. What is the direct benefit from your activities as a Christian? Are you willing to do them even if they don’t benefit you personally? Yet if environmentalists can make such sacrifices for a world that will perish regardless, how much more should you be willing to do so for my Kingdom that will endure for eternity? Every faithful act you make in obedience to me has a positive effect even if you are unaware of it now, and I am saving your reward for you as treasure in heaven.

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Peace

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Do you long for world peace? Would you settle for peace in your heart? The peacemakers are blessed, but there will still be wars and rumors of wars. There is strife even between fellow believers, and many with inner turmoil. Yet you can have peace within, even as you live in a world of conflict. You understand that light drives out darkness. Do you understand by faith that love casts out fear? Have you observed examples of this? In like manner peace is a spiritual entity rather than the absence of conflict.  You receive it internally from the Prince of Peace. It is more powerful than conflict and when brought to bear will drive it away. Receive peace from me and manifest it as a peacemaker, my child.

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tares and wheat

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Are you familiar with the parable of the wheat and the tares? Tares from the enemy are discovered in a wheat field. The workers propose to tear them out, but the owner shows greater wisdom in allowing them to grow up together until the time of the harvest. Are you familiar with the law of reaping and sowing? Each type reproduces after its own kind, so that wheat begets wheat, and tares beget tares. Yet there is a higher law of redemption in which tares can be changed into wheat. This involves a transformation at the most elemental level, a change in spiritual DNA to bring you into adoption as my son. This is the radical good news of the gospel I have commissioned you to preach.

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affection and approval

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You know that I love you. You know that I called you while you were yet a sinner, and reached out to you while you ran from me. I love you the way you are. Yet I want you to change. If you see a contradiction here it shows that you don’t understand the difference between affection and approval. I do not love you because you are righteous, but because I love you I made it possible for me to impute righteousness to you. My redemptive work in your life begins with your salvation, but it continues with your transformation into my likeness. If I loved you while you were far from me, I will continue to love you while my image develops in you.

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