4 Mile prayers

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September 17 The BIBLE tells us that 'when we follow our own inclinations our lives will produce these evil results, impure thoughts, eagerness for lustful pleasure, idolatry, spiritism, hatred and fighting, jealousy and anger, constant effort to get the best for yourself, complaints and criticisms, the feeling that everyone is wrong except those in  your own little group, there will be wrong doctrine, envy, murder, drunkenness and wild parties.' Sounds to me like we have arrived! Those words are exactly this time in the history of man. Only GOD'S WORD can be trusted to guide the human race away from destruction. And that end is also told to us! May you see the truth that has been written and receive the blessing that it holds. Man does not live by bread alone, but by every WORD of GOD.

September 16 Yesterday afternoon receiving news, that Tammy, a friend from Pa, had got an elk while hunting in Colorado.  I received pictures around 6 o'clock, which means that they had completed the chore of carrying out the meat, which had started around 9 or so. Funny how the fun can end so abruptly and the hard work begins. With GOD the hard part is up front, the work of remaining FAITHFUL and true is rewarded with eternal joy. I can definitely relate to both, the work of carrying a load uphill, is in both hunting and life. But the job of sitting at the table with the LORD is our reward ahead. May we each be prepared for our place of rest. GOD bless you.

September 15 After a few adjustments and lengthening every persons draw length and a bit of practice we were ready to go qualify. And as usual they shot there first 3 arrows and didn't need to shoot any more. They did a great job. I am always so glad when they show such proficiency. We strive to do the best with our lives, no one starts out to be the worst person ever. So, what causes us to fall short? We have all fallen short! One is no better than the other, however, GOD has offered a way to become faultless. A free gift, offered to all. We only need to accept it and believe in the ONE that gave HIS SON for our sin. That separates us from death and places life eternal within our soul. If you have not prepared for the test, you will fail. May GOD enrich you with HIS power of salvation through FAITH, it only takes a few adjustments.  GOD bless you.

September 14 "Wherever I look there is oppression and bribery and men who love to argue and to fight. The law is not enforced and there is no justice given in the courts, for the wicked far outnumber the righteous and bribes and trickery prevail." Words that could well be spoken today, yet they were spoken by Habakkuk of the Old Testament many years ago.  And because that generation allowed itself to walk away from GOD and serve other gods, they were conquered by the barbarian men of that time. Does history repeat its self? All we need to do is remove GOD farther from our lives to find out. We can only blame ourselves or change, returning to GOD. May GOD have mercy upon our souls.

September 13 Today I am going to prepare the Amish for bow season and then take whoever can go to the park and qualify. There are usually 3 or 4 that want to hunt the park but I expect more this year. It is such a joy to be a part of watching them advance into the sport. They don't argue or complain and they know their limitations. They work for the good of the whole community and not for self.  Quite unlike the world around us. They are admired for their faith and actions. They wonder of why the 'english' behave as we do. And while many may consider them to be 'different' isn't that exactly what the LORD commands of us? We can see the unity in community when witnessing the Amish, can others see that same service in us? Mr. Graham was right when he said "I could have done so much more". We need to do more each day toward unity. GOD bless you.

September 12 Each day the world turns more desperate in its search for a way. We witness the loss and suffering to find It. But without CHRIST, there is no way, no hope. They can no longer watch those who have peace live while they struggle. They resort to listening to the demons within them, failing to accept the covering of blood that would redeem and instead spill the blood of the innocent. While their hearts are filled with hate and troubles, our souls soar with the knowledge of the truth. The days of persecution are upon us. As satan runs rampant, we can raise our heads toward HEAVEN and say PRAISE GOD our home draws near. Can you thank GOD even when the day goes astray? There is a living GOD, who calls upon your heart to turn to HIM. HE is waiting for you. Allow GOD to bless you.

September 11 "For GOD sometimes uses sorrow in our lives to help us turn away from sin and seek eternal life." As current events rip at our heart, we can see satan at work. To make us afraid and use fear to shut us up and gather under his control. Way too many forget the ultimate fear of eternal death that is awaiting all who fail to BELIEVE. That fear is replaced by the falsehood of satan, just as he manipulates mankind into his false teachings. "We have been injured but kept from death. Our heart aches, but at the same time we have the joy of the LORD. We are poor, but we give rich spiritual gifts to each other. We own nothing and yet we enjoy everything." As satan and the demons are attacking us, remember, fear belongs only to those who do NOT trust the LORD. GOD bless you.

September 10 As the acorns fall and hit our metal roof it sounds like a 22 being fired. And quite often it sounds like a machine gun! The driveway is like walking on marbles and the dinner call of the easy picking of the delicacy is broadcast widely around the area. The deer compete for time in the yard with the dogs and both make the best of their time by either barking or eating. The night is left open for those who want to eat freely through out the yard. GOD has provided a great yield for the deer, a great yield for us to watch and a great yield for the dogs to keep occupied, GOD is so good. Year after year GOD controls the harvest, both crops and human souls, all nature obeys HIM,  only humans reject HIS plan. We seem to want to do the opposite of what HIS plan for us is. When we allow GOD to control our lives, then we will yield fruit like our oak trees. Listen to GOD'S plan and HE will bless you.

September 9 Each day as I send a message, it reaches tens of thousands. But that is not the reason these messages go out, no, I am sending it to you, my dear friend. To let you know that our only power and success comes from GOD. HE is the ONE who has helped us tell others of HIS agreement of SALVATION. We who believe in the birth, life, death and resurrection of the SON of GOD, to provide a way unto life, must not keep silent as wearing a vail over our face. But be mirrors that reflect the GLORY of the LORD. As the greatness of the SPIRIT our LORD and GOD who is within us, to reach out to those near us, our friends, to share the value of CHRIST'S BLOOD. I share with you this opportunity to be forgiven and receive the salvation HE alone can offer. Please, my dear friend, do not allow your life to expire before accepting the GIFT. May GOD bless you.

September 8 As deer season quickly approaches, I check all my gear to make sure that everything is ready and in shape to make it through the season. My bow and arrows, climbing sticks and stands are all set, ready for Mr. Magnificent to walk by. It would be unsportsmanlike like to just grab my bow and go without making sure that I could hit where I needed. Or hunt with a bow that could not hit the target. Our daily lives are no different. We must be prepared for our next season. Checking our lives to make sure we are ready to meet the LORD. Without preparation and steady practice, we may miss the mark. Are you prepared? Are you in tune and equipped with the arrows needed or will you miss the target? Start today, preparing for ETERNITY. GOD bless you.

September 7 "Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is intelligent, let him listen. For the paths of the LORD are true and right and good men walk among them. But sinners trying it will fail." Beware those who are twisting the truths of GOD'S WORD to say what it is not! Be confirmed by what is real and despise what is untrue. Satan works his evil into any tiny opening, dividing and separating to destroy. Become a rock that resists what itching ears want to hear. Know that who you are, is all because GOD poured out such kindness and grace upon you. And that HE alone is TRUTH! Compare GOD'S word to that of the 'intelligent' and know truth. GOD bless you.

September 6 Skecher shoe company has been advertising this slip- on series of foot ware. They say you don't have to touch your shoes. I may be old, but touching my shoes would be a good thing and being able to stand up afterward would be an extra bonus!  I would say the best thing would be that you wouldn't have to bend down and tie them! There are many things that 'advertise' in a way that draws people to themselves by using statements that may or may not be true. But GOD'S WORD is true and yet people fail to follow it. "They look everywhere except to HEAVEN, to the MOST HIGH GOD. They are like a crooked bow that always misses targets." Churches are losing people because they are watering down or not teaching THE WORD. They are teaching politics and have side stepped GOD. It is time that we get our 'advertising' into the full description of what our 'product' can deliver. An eternal life with GOD. May GOD bless you.

September 5 "The wicked shall continue in their wickedness and none of them will understand." We stop at a stop signal, yet pass by GOD'S WORD. We yield to traffic and pay no attention to the warning signs the BIBLE shows us. We follow the world too closely and leave little room to avoid the collision that will happen as the world suddenly is stopped. The earthly warning signs take precedence over the HEAVENLY warnings that would protect for ETERNITY. We study to get a driver's license and never open the BOOK of LIFE. Are we that intelligent, that we can ignore the signs? Perhaps we need to look a little farther ahead. GOD bless you.

September 4th   45 degrees with a high of 70, it's getting to be that time of year. It's getting closer to the days I love. Better yet, as we look at the condition of this world, we can see daily the proficiencies that are being fulfilled before our eyes.  I have two tremendous events that are approaching, hunting season and CHRIST'S return. I know the day and the hour of the archery season opener but only GOD knows the day and the hour that HE will return for judgement! Although we do not know the time, we have been given the signs that will proceed that GLORIOUS event. We can align those events and be prepared or stumble afraid unprepared. That choice is yours alone. To ignore the warnings is to result in failure. Two great events to be ready for, ONE OF LUXURY, the other eternal fire. ARE YOU READY? May GOD bless.

September 3 Daniel saw the future when a beast arose, "He will defy the Most High GOD and wear down the saints with persecution and try to change all laws, morals and customs." It appears that those times have been fulfilled in our lifetime. For certainly what is wrong has been made right and right made wrong. But there is an end to all this chaos! The end is the rising of GOD'S people. Returning to rule the government and now is that time. When controlling parties are in confusion, it is time for the rule of GOD to once again take control. We have sat silent to long, we become complacent while allowing satan to run rampant. It is time for believers of JESUS CHRIST to rise up and take charge. CHRIST does not follow the leader; HE is the LEADER!  It is time to allow HIM to once again lead our nation and proudly proclaim, "In GOD we trust."  GOD bless you.

September 2 "Memories, how they linger in your mind." I recall hunting trips, times at work, friends and family, just as if they happened moments ago. Perhaps some will fade into obscurity and be forgotten and others may remain until death. Some I am proud of and some not so much. But, I can't change a thing that has happened, nor would I want to. I often think on those times that have gone by and remember. Those choices cannot not be changed; they are a permanent mark in the story of my life. The Great part is that we can change our paths. We can start fresh, no matter where we are or what we have done, we can be 'born again'. Despite the things we have done, despite the guilty plea we have formerly agreed to, we can be made anew. Those sinful memories may linger in my mind, but upon redemption, GOD has forgotten them forever. I have been washed clean and declared 'NOT QUILTY'. May you TOO accept the Gift, that Christ blood offers. To become a new life, free from all the guilt of our past. Only the memories remain. "Whiter than snow, in GOD'S eyes, because of what CHRIST did for us on the cross." If you believe in your heart that JESUS IS THE SON of GOD there is a new life ahead. GOD bless you.

September 1st My morning walk that is from 5 until 6 is now completely in the dark. No longer can I see snails or earthworms or snakes, if there are any. The temperatures that were over 70 are now near 55 and much more pleasant to be walking in. The change is good in my opinion, but others enjoy the warmer temps. GOD has provided a time for us all and an unpleasant time that we must endure. The bad builds us, the good comforts. We can endure the bad because we KNOW that the good will be coming. Just as we KNOW that GOD has provided us a place of rest after this life. We can prepare ourselves or miss the goal altogether. Good and bad mingle together to test and confirm our FAITH. With each step we build a greater relationship. Walk in GOD'S path and build the confidence to continue, be it hard or dark, light is awaiting those who look for it. GOD'S blessings await those who move in FAITH. GOD bless you.

August 31 It is that time of year when those, who are elk hunters are packing their gear and heading west for the opening day. Those that experience altitude sickness like I do, have already headed out and set up camp to allow time to get well. We plan for everything that we think we may encounter and pack extra, 'just in case'. I certainly will miss being in the elk wilderness, but there are those who will never experience the majesty and greatness of GOD'S creation, like we have. The future requires planning, just like packing for a hunt. Filling our minds with GOD'S WORD to prepare our hearts to be open to HIS SPIRIT. Being prepared for the troubles that we may experience without losing the FAITH that guides our way. We are preparing ourselves for HEAVEN. Packing the necessities to help us survive this world, even throughout the attacks we may have. We each must be ready for HEAVEN, even while experiencing HEAVEN on earth. GOD bless you.

August 30 While the news reports senseless attacks against the Church body and the defiling of GOD'S WORD and degrading of PRAYER. There is a whole new attack against Christianity across the nation. After 'covid' depleted Church attendance, now the enemy attacks again. Is this the persecution of the Church? These attacks coming from those who have lost control of both body and spirit to a power that has fought against GOD from the beginning. Only proving more each day the TRUTH of GOD'S WORD! While we sorrow for the victims of these attacks let us also rejoice that our GOD is in charge and has told of these times long ago. Our current events are aligning with GOD'S WORD and that is a TRUTH to CELEBRATE. Our eternal home becomes clearer with each passing day. FAITH keeps us from the hatred that consumes the world around us. Watch as HIS WORD becomes reality. May GOD bless and protect you from the dangerous forces throughout our land.

August 29 Yesterday I heard a political figure say on tv, 'it does no good to pray.' This was in response to a shooting at a school where young students were killed. How sad we should be, that these people cannot understand that, there are bad people who destroy. Their actions hurt others. This person's words show their lack of care or concern, and faith. Consider Job, who in one day lost all his children, herds, money and his health. Yet did not condemn GOD! Yes, there are men around us that will do awful things, they, with the devil's reign will attack and destroy anything. Without FAITH we are but lost sheep, answering to the call of any power that strikes a chord within us. The ONLY escape is through the BLOOD of CHRIST JESUS. Our conversations with the GOD that created us, is more important than that figure may ever know. We must keep a burning FAITH within us that will 'show the world' how real GOD is. Perhaps that spokesman's prayer is useless, but I have seen lives change, blind see and those nearly dead return to life. People healed from diseases and accidents. PRAYER WORKS! We cannot deny that fact! Do not listen to the words of this world, rely on your heart. GOD bless you.

August 28 I am truly thankful for the opportunity to meet with friends and family, as we did this past week. Some we were unable to meet with but spoke to on the phone. Once again, we are able to share our life's experiences with each other both the good and the bad times.  My wish that I hope to share with each of you is this. "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person, with a fresh newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn from your own experiences how HIS ways will really satisfy you." May GOD bless you.

August 27 After changing the flat tire on a desolate road in Illinois that was encountered on a 'pee' stop. I drove the little 'donut' to its near death. The sidewall read, inflate to 60 psi and do not exceed 55 mph. We made it to the airport on time, thanks to the 70 to 75 speeds and unloaded. They went through security as I left. The first tire repair place said they could do it tomorrow, hahaha. The next place was a necessity as the tire pressure was now 22 Psi on the little 'donut'! When removing the tire, a wheel stud broke so that needed repair. Then my sister called and told me they were home in Colorado. When finally arriving home, I was still glad for a safe trip. There are so many things that could have gone wrong, but I can stand on these words, 'If GOD is for me, who can be against me?' Danger, trouble and sorrow lurk around every corner, thank GOD, HE protects us. We never know what tomorrow may hold for us, but we can be certain of our ETERNAL outcome. "All things are possible through JESUS CHRIST.' WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO TAKE THE RISK?  GOD bless you.

August 26 The final leg towards home reinforced the thought that humans follow the paths laid out before them and few question the way they are going. We lay out our paths on a hand-held device and do what it says. We hand over our destiny to other things. When we notice that it is no longer on the assigned route, we find that it has calculated the feet and inches to our destination and decided for us 'a better way'. Smaller and smaller the road becomes yet we must maintain a fast pace to reach our goal in time. It's too late to turn back now we rationalize.  Most are paying no attention and are led onward by the 'device'. Our road map is the BIBLE, yet it is replaced by these catchy devises that lead us onward to our final destination. There are no short cuts. We arrive where we were led, HEAVEN or hell, by what we follow. Follow the map of life and join in the celebrations of our family, home for ETERNITY. Beware being led down the easy, and quick path. GOD bless you.

August 25 Today we are making the last leg of our trip. Something of a bitter sweet journey as I know it is the end of an age of travel. My eyes are getting to the stage that I am certain that this is the last time I will see most of my friends and relatives.   Sad in a way, but GLORIOUS in others. As the day of CHRIST'S return becomes closer each day our next reunion will be beyond the pearly gates where sickness, pain and sorrow do NOT exist and only the Powers of GOD control our well-being forever. "What a day that will be,' when we are all together. Old friends and new brothers and sisters in CHRIST, risen by HIS BLOOD and the FAITH in His resurrection. We pray that you will be there with us. As the powers of this earth continue to destroy, only GOD can deliver us a new creature, whole and complete, whiter than snow.  God bless you.

August 24 As I was going to visit a friend on the trip, I drove through the city and the connecting city looking for the correct street to turn onto. After over an hour I decided that I should head to the next place of meeting and perhaps try again later at finding my friends rehab center. After following directions to the next meeting place, I found the exit, but that was about as far as it went. After circling the area for an hour and a half and other drivers were becoming inpatient with the slower moving out of towner, I decided to return to familiar territory! Those without GPS or high-tech phones know what I mean. Isn't it nice to KNOW that GOD has the directions and that when we do become off course, HE can calmly guide us back onto the correct route? The map is laid out, we don't need hi tech to follow the way, HE has put the map internally within us. HE is the LIGHT at the end of life's tunnel. When we are lost, HE looks for us, He is our SAVIOUR in a foreign land. GOD bless you.

August 24 What an eye opener this trip has been. I have seen groups of men gathered in cafes talking about GOD.  Construction workers not using profanity in public. Those in hospitals with a sincere longing for GOD. The devil must surely be feeling like he is losing a foot hold and is fighting to create misunderstanding, war and false information via 'artificial intelligence'. The farther satan goes the more those who KNOW their name is written in the BOOK of LIFE strive to pick one more soul from the eternal fire. But, 'we can do so much more'. Through us, 'the world may know' the GOD of creation. No longer will we hear the crude say, 'I got better' but proclaim, I was cured by the HAND of GOD! So, the world may know that ALL things come from above, but only the BLOOD of CHRIST has the POWER of SALVATION. May GOD bless you as we march forward with HIS mighty army..

August 23 Yesterday I  visited my uncle and his family, who is the remaining patriarch of the family. Although his worldly body may be deteriorating, he remains sharp. If there was any question about who was in a picture he knew! I stopped and visited a hunting family I met in the mountains, and although I missed Tony, I had a wonderful updating from Tammy.  I spoke to a heavenly acquaintance, who is on the transplant waiting list, but cares more for others than himself, while I was laying on the bed like a teenage girl, until both my hearing aid and phone batteries were dead. Then after a short charge called a favorite cousin just to 'catch up'.  Through it all I have concluded that even though the world may be contemplating suicide or trying to lose themselves in drugs or the bottle, I am witnessing HEAVEN on earth. And that enjoyment comes from simply doing what GOD made us to do, GLORIFIY HIS name.  We are all different and we each reach different people, but isn't that what it's about? A glimpse of what eternity is while here on earth. But the real HEAVEN is approaching and one by one we will ALL SEE GOD one day for either judgement or a reunion. May we each be ready. GOD bless you.