Day 11 & 12: Soup, and Prayer

Day 12:  Prayer
The closer you get to Christ the more Satan will try to bring you down.  Evil people don't want good people to succeed...  Usually when someone is determined to make other people feel bad about themselves it's so they can feel good about themselves. That's because in order to feel like they're worth something they need other people to feel less than their best. For people to Say mean things, hurt other people, and to mistreat them in any form must mean that those people are very insecure.  Do not return hurtful words with hurtful words.  These people need our prayers, not our curses. 

Satan doesn't want a saved Christian to fulfill God's plan for their life.  We as Christians will be persecuted by mean, ignorant people.  Yet, we must still love them.  For, they are just that, ignorant.  Most people know not what they are doing.  Or, they are so full of pain, and anger that they wish to bestow it on those that have found happiness, especially those who have found happiness in Christ. 

But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-28).

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse (Romans 12:14).
We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it (1 Corinthians 4:12).

I had a couple firsts tonight... The Lord has given me multiple tasks.  I have to gather items for an orphanage in Haiti.  I have to witness to a very lost person.  I have to give condolences to someone that I once had a misunderstanding with.  I also have set up a monetary fund for the person that I once had a misunderstanding with.  The last thing I must do is complete the steps to joining the Red Cross... So, tonight in church I knelt down at the alter for the first time in the church that we are attending.  It takes courage to listen to Christ.  It takes courage to swallow all pride and to do what is asked of you... It takes an extraordinary person to leave their life in His hands... All Christians are extraordinary people!.. However EVERYONE has the ability to also be extraordinary.  If you have yet to give you life to Christ, I encourage you to do so now.  Jesus loves you.  He wants you to be one of His children.  Be extraordinary, and please, say this simple prayer...
 
"Dear Lord, I give my heart to you.  Please lord enter me, and fill me with your love.  I no longer want to live the life I've created for myself.  I wish to live to glorify you, and only you.  Lord, I'm a sinner.  I've sinned against you.  Please, forgive me.  Please wash away all of my sins, and purify me.... In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

I pray that the person who gave me my second "new" experience tonight reads this post, and allows Christ to enter their heart.  Jesus loves you, and so do I.  I don't care what you say, I forgive you.  I sympathize with you.  Don't let whatever happened in your life to make you this way control you.  Let whatever it is go, and find extraordinary happiness! And this is my prayer for you...

"Dear God, please speak to the hearts of those who do and say unkind things to others.  Please touch and soften their hearts.  I know you have an amazing plan for their lives.  Please allow them to see the plan, to see you, to experience the unconditional love that only you can provide.  Please transform their lives.  With you all things are possible!  With you they can be extraordinary! Thank you, Lord.  In your name I pray, Amen."
 
Day 11: Soup
 
I've never been a fan of canned foods.  I prefer fresh, or frozen groceries.  My family eats only fresh fruits, and a combination of fresh and frozen vegetables.  And, I never buy any kind of canned meat. I also prefer organic foods over non-organic.  Needless to say a canned soup that contains a combination of meat, and vegetables is not high on my grocery list.  However, this week the cans of soup were on sale.  So, we bought a few... Another thing I don't do is eat soup for dinner.  My family eats hardy wholesome meals for dinner.  To me soup is more of a lunch item.  However, tonight we ate a can of corn chowder with our pasta dish.  I can't say that I enjoyed it, or didn't enjoy it.  The verdict is still out on that one.  But, I can say I do not like the idea of my children eating anything out of a can, so I do not foresee any more canned soup dinners in the future.