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A Good Shepherd Does Not Limit His Flock

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A good shepherd does not limit his flock to only one field due to concerns of losing his herd. He learns to respect each individual for who they are under God while teaching them how to grow to their full potential . As they mature he watches from a distance as the flock learns to live in the freedom of the spirit by understanding the discipline in the Word of God to  live a full life led by God without being restricted by man.  He is not to let one in his flock wander off without looking for them to show them the way back home while searching for others that may be lost from other herds in the wilderness of this world.  He does not force them to return or condemn them when they may get lost.  But he welcomes them with open arms full of love as the others rejoice when another rejoins the flock in the field of true fellowship.

 When a shepherd limits his flock to one field without moving them from one field to the next then the field which they are stuck in becomes restricted and even loses nutrients over time. In restricting the flock it causes some to jump fence, others to wander off, and even some to starve by not not learning how to live and move in this fallen world.  There is great joy when we learn to graze and respect our position under God but even more so when we hear that call of the shepherd to come home…Amen

James Harrison

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Has America or President Obama Forgotten Our Purpose As A Nation?

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 Have we forgotten our original purpose in the United States of America as a nation under God in being a blessing instead of a burden to the rest of the world? It is imperative to recall why this country was formed as a Christian nation in order to have true freedom and to understand that we do not compromise our faith by placing our attention on foreign idols. When confronted with non believers we are to respect them as a person under God but we are to stand strong in love for what we know in our hearts through Jesus Christ.

 Once something has been given and proven we are not to move from what we know in our hearts to be true. For there is only one way to build in this world and that is upon the rock that will not move from generation to generation in true love that even touches you.

 There is great power, direction and discipline with God in front and until we return our nation back to Him this country is going to continue a downward spiral into the hands of those that care more for themselves than for the people. Do we recall this piece of our foundation, ” For the people and By the people?”  This is our country that was given by God and it is time we Wake Up to this truth! Our God is a merciful God and His purpose of judgemnet is correction, not revenge. The Lord is always ready to show compassion to anyone willing to seek Him with a repentant heart and it is time that we as a nation rededicate our lives back to God to gain our direction for our children’s future…

James Harrison

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Our Diet Affects Our Health & Relationships

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 In the book of Daniel we are taught a major lesson on the foods we consume and how they can affect our relationship with God. Our society as a whole has fallen into over consumption and eating unhealthy foods that have affected us physically which in turn hurts us spiritually. It is easy to eat and then diet but real discipline which comes from God is learning to balance your diet in a healthy manner that will give you positive results mentally, physically and best of all spiritually.

 Temptations come from all directions and until we recognize how to control ourselves in our diet and in our actions then we face a continuous cycle of ups and downs.  By learning to fast and do without at times shows discipline and sacrifice in seeking not what we want but by learning what God wants in our attention that will help us to grow strong physically and spiritually. In the New Testament Jesus taught us a very wise lesson in what we consume. He taught us this, “It is not what we take in but what we retain and what comes out.”   If we would apply this wisdom to our diet and to everything else in life could you only begin to imagine how much healthier our world and our relationships would be?

James Harrison

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America Is Enslaved To Sin

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 In the book of Isaiah 52 the Lord said,”  Long ago my people chose to live in Egypt. Now they are oppressed by Assyria. What is this? asks the Lord.” Why are my people enslaved again? Those who rule them shout exultation. My name is blasphemed all day long.” But I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power. Then at last they will recognize that I am the one who speaks to them.”

 As I read this verse the Lord gave me this understanding of where we are today here in America. When you study the Holy Bible you will find a repetitive cycle of events over time that continue because of how we in the flesh lose sight of who gives us life and place our eyes upon the world instead of our Creator . In this verse noted above  we the gentiles are just like the Israelites who chose to live in Egypt. Meaning our ancestors chose to live here in America by taking up their cross to follow the Lord in true faith. Now over time America has become enslaved just as the Israelites did in Egypt. This has happened due to our leaders neglecting history and because of our tolerance to sin that is causing us to deteriorate from within.  

 It is imperative that every Christian recognizes what is truly taking place here in America and begins to stand on the rock of Jesus Christ.  A time is coming near that the Lord will reveal His power and Christians will stand again in a revival that is going to be heard around the world in recognizing that God is the one who gives and takes away. It is time that we break these chains of bondage and speak the truth for what we know in our hearts for this revival to start. 

 Our overall silence to sin over the years in the Christian body without unity and direction has caused this bondage we are in.  There comes a point that everyone must hear the Truth and be set free. It is time America Wakes Up to this Truth for our children’s future.

 We have a beautiful country that is the most generous in helping others but now it is time that we focus on our homeland before we lose what we have been given. It is my prayer that this country unites once again in the love of Jesus Christ to help every soul in life….Amen

James Harrison

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Wake-Up America & Stand Again Under God!

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 specdel_cvr_3d_med3dIt is time that every believer begins to unite and stand strong in faith for what we know in our hearts to be true! This world is slipping away very fast with the loss of direction from many of our leaders in not standing on the foundation of God to seek the proper instruction we need to overcome our struggles. If the people do not begin to unite with a purpose to work together as one in respecting each other for who we are under God and quit trying to patch our issues with money, then Lord help us to prepare for what is to come.

 It is amazing in what takes place when we return to our roots and understand our position under God!!! Everything that is going on in our economy and in our weather patterns around the world is a seasoning for us to prepare for our future along with a warning to get our lives back on track with God through Jesus Christ. This is no joke and America needs to Wake Up to the Truth by learning to work together for our children’s future. California’s financial situation is only  the beginning of what is to come… 

 Here’s a piece of truth to those with eyes and ears to figure it out… Trends have always started where and then spread as others followed? 

 James Harrison

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Spiritual Revelations

Don’t be like Eli in 1st Samuel and miss something that has been given by God. If you recall with Eli he did not listen because the Word of God was rare in those days and he did not recognize what was taking place until he saw the persistence of Samuel…

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