Deuteronomy 12:28 Set The Example

Deuteronomy 12:28
Be careful to obey all these words that I command you, that it may go well with you and with your children after you forever, when you do what is good and right in the sight of the LORD your God.

Good morning beautiful readers of Christ.
Allow me to start by saying "To set the example" has become the most important assignment in my life as a single christian mother..

Before I found Christ I believed my example was perfect, I worked, I lived responsibly by paying bills and sharing my kindness with others. As if I didn't realize setting the example meant so much more..

Children are truly our shadows we see this as babes and as they grow into toddlers and adolescents... I could see special similarities through my children growing over the years but the greatest yet was when my children urged me to find us a church that we could find community and family in..

I finally listened and followed the first invite I received to visit a church. Grace Community church (Detroit MI) This was God's perfect plan for He led us to the place where the most important start of a example would be.. Happy to say the day we entered was the the day the Holy Spirit welcomed me and found His way to keep me there..
Day after day week after week I began to grow in God, getting involved with small groups, bible studies, becoming a team player on the H.U.G.S. team serving every service as a Greeter/usher seeing the beautiful faces of the church weekly,even learning favorite outfits of guests :O),to witnessing the days where life had just worked them the week prior, noticing the shy and bold believers.
God using me to embrace each one every Sunday with a smile and a greeting they'd not forget at least until the power of worship and the message was placed past my station.

All of this began setting examples; new examples for me which in time my children began to shadow.

The old layers began peeling away step by step month by month.. The example of loving others before yourself, the example of building a relationship with God by relying on the bible for advice, seeking nurturing, genuine laughter, compassion for my sadness, finding cures for illness and heartaches.. Building Faith and trust in Gods presence through the Holy Spirit He had blessed us with. It was just an example of just some religion..
As being a Christian for me has become the greatest GIFT/ BLESSING God could have handed me to example to my children.. The examples that have been set for my children are everlasting. The sweetest sound to hear them say God bless you and not even have to sneeze for it, or to see them write songs about Jesus or draw beautiful letters with pictures to God in their mist of playtime.To hear them pray to their heavenly father with trust and confidence and love.

The examples we set for our children sets the stage for God to be Glorified. Setting the stage for the Powerful Jehovah to open Heavens Flood Gates and allow it to reign down upon us and our children as we Praise His Holy Name in Jesus..He has so sweetly proven to be "ABBA" God the Father of all creations..

How pleasing to God to see His youth growing in discernment and repentance. Feeling His Grace and finding the true meaning of thanksgiving.. As parents always remember it is what we say and do that our children follow whether it be now or then, they will indeed become your shadow... As for myself being a child was the worst time in my life but I believe it was all set for me to change the curse that was set as the examples from my forefather and beyond. Christian to Christian I ask you to get involved with church take advantage of your brothers and sisters in Christ, Take pleasure in fellowship and community. Seek out the ones who seem shy and set in their ways.. Seek friendships and bond the way God had intended for these example will shade over to your children, These examples will allow them to grow in Christ not at Christ... They will grow right into the arms of our Heavenly Father....

God has used me to make a difference in where my family tree was headed.
As an adult I found Christ standing right there waiting for me to hear His call.. Growing up with for me personally was just learning to live with the only goal being to survive. I closed my ears and eyes to every thought of a better life, what saved me was my heart, it was filled with love even through the ignorance, I had a love and a forgiveness in me only God could have placed inside my soul.. 33 years to finally hear from this heart by example, my daughters examples. I as a single mother dealt with hardships but the only request my daughters every made clear tome was "Mom when can we go to church?" After 10 years I finally saw who was setting the example all that time it surely was not me.. For once I fell humbly and saw that the stage was being set by my 10&7 yr old daughters. This was the greatest example which began a new life of continual examples of unconditional love, patience, conscience, love, serenity, trust, respect, cleanliness, forgiveness, kindness, joyful living...

I am thankful for this opportunity it was the most powerful example known to me gifted to me by the mouths He knew I would eventually hear and surrender to...

Amazing is He and the blessings of Christ and His presence...

love your children'
Set the example,
Gob Bless

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Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your
parents in the Lord: for this is right. †
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We Are Passionate Sisters in Christ
Kristie
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Hallelujah Night vs Halloween..

How can we brake satan?

Deuteronomy 31:18 At that time I will hide my face from them on account of all the evil they commit by worshiping other gods

Many Christians battle Halloween in there own ways. As Christians we all understand to promote any evil is just that.. Promoting Satan.. For generations we have celebrated what most everyone finds as an enjoyable holiday allowing us to dress up in disguise and prance door to door looking for treats from others.

Some see Halloween as a night of children to just use their imaginations and have a fun way of getting involved with the community and receive what we all call TRICK OR TREAT. In some cases the devil has used this for His opportune time to lay his vicious hands on many of our children and use his power by lying and hurting others with tainted candies or unleashing opportunity for criminal minds to soar and be unnoticed...

I know and humbly say as a mother it is hard to tell my kids we may not participate in Halloween due to the evil that some turn into.. So instead I follow another route a new route by being honest with my children and give them alternative options such as safer areas of experiencing the holiday.. My children still participate in trick or treating but we also have added the glory of God into this night...

It can be fun for some to get that scare of the unknown for others it brings indescribable thoughts of terror.. Many Christians have decided to engage in the festive holiday but I encourage you to add truth to it..

Suggestions you may look forward to having a blast with your children:

By dressing up in playful costumes rather threatening, some Christians have decided to add Hallelujah tracts to their giving which makes this an easy way to plant seeds and PRAISE GOD for the outcomes.

I personally find the idea fantastic what better way to defeat Satan at work by throwing GOD in the mix... So my suggestion to all the parents out there whether you have a passion for Halloween or have come to the point of seeing this as Hallelujah night..

I would encourage you to enjoy the night but with truth by spreading exactly that.. Do not be afraid to be honest with your children regarding the power of Satan verses God. If we do not stand up and engage in such displays of evil how will they ever truly know the difference..

Add the word of God ,be sure to bless the children at your door in their costumes of fun and willingness to receive treats, not only send God's blessing on them verbally but also add a little something to there candies a verse revealing God's promises by representing Jesus and His awesome love..

It seems almost impossible for some due to lack of courage or still stuck in the worlds belief rather than GODS by standing up and making a difference on what once and some still consider the evilest of all days...

Deuteronomy 31:18 At that time I will hide my face from them on account of all the evil they commit by worshiping other gods

True enough the devil takes this night and uses it well but can you imagine what little chance he has by Gods childrens rebuking Satan by spreading the gospel to our children on what has been declared HALLOWS EVE. and interfere with all his evil plans.. Christians and non Christians have developed a fear of the what the world may think and actually jeopardize their own destiny of everlasting life with our creator.. God is asking us to change the world by Faith and love and deliverance from satans holds by spreading the truth and the light of God's word and His will not of our own!

Psalms 22:30 Our children will also serve him.
Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord

I say to you before you make any decision especially dealing with your children pray and allow the holy spirit to lead you.. There are ways to enjoy activities in a Godly manner one that so pleases him.. Instead to make scary faces on pumpkins or dress in frightful costumes and run around seeking the devils fun, Engage in church activities, trunk and treats with your neighbors and communities, dress in fun and happy costumes, add the tracts of the word not the world to your giving... Do not be afraid to set the example for your children... Make this year a new year celebrating fun in God's word and spreading the gospel to everyone that may pass you by..

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Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your
parents in the Lord: for this is right. †
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We Are Passionate Sisters in Christ
Kristie
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Psalm 119:66

Psalm 119:66
Teach me good judgment and knowledge,for I believe in your commandments.

Each day we are being influenced one way or the other by opinion as well as facts of the newly considered world pandemic (swine flu)

Personally as a mother it is my first reaction to feel nervous and pulled about this virus that has become today's new plague.. I go back and I read about the many viruses that have taken face over the world throughout the many generations, with each plague there have been deaths and survivors. This one is truly no more dangerous to our living but I will be honest and say it seems personally alarming due to the fact it seems to be a target for younger adults and children and the flu season has not fully begun.. But compared too many other illness that once they began until we became familiar and educated about them I believe it was the same importance/fear shown..

We as parents can continue a panic or simply research, pray and respond to what the Holy Spirit compels you to do.. I choose as a mother of two girls who I rely only God for ways to keep them safe, have spent many days and hours praying for the new situation. I am a mother who feels it is okay to allow immunizations. My daughters have received the flu shot yearly along with many other immunizations that the Health Administrators of the world offer.. Do I believe man is more powerful then God? NO! Do I beleive the medicines are more pwerful then God? No! I feel God has final say in all we do or do not do.. I also feel as if God gifted these people with the ability to create preventatives for those who are willing to use them.. As with many other illness's or viruses.

The many plagues since the beginning of time can help you refer to what living in this world can consist of when dealing with sickness vs Faith.. In regards to Faith' we already know and believe in Jesus great and his powerful love to heal us..

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Many question themselves daily and are even feeling overwhelmed due to influences based from personal experiences or personal opinions... Should or should I not get the vaccination? Seems to be today's big question..

As a single mother, I am only writing to urge you to take the time to understand the reality of the situations and pray and allow God to answer this question for you..
I myself have already been led to vaccinate my daughters but again they have received these vaccines since they were born. I am not writing today to urge you to follow my lead but only providing comfort and assurance that having knowledge and understanding gives you an upper hand on your childrens living.. I encourage you to gain knowledge for where there is wisdom there is life...

Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,and the one who gets understanding.

My daughters are 12 & 8, both experience some sort of defect with respiratory issues not severe but prevalent to their lives so I know the risk they fall under with any form of influenza or virus.. For those who have children and are feeling the pressures and the anxiety of this social climbing situation.. Here are some common questions I found in the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS that people just like you and I are asking:
1. What is swine flu?

Swine flu is the name for the new strain of influenza virus that is circulating around the globe. It first appeared in April of 2009 in the U.S. and Mexico, and has quickly spread to all parts of the world.

2. What are the symptoms of swine flu?

The symptoms of swine flu are exactly the same as the symptoms of seasonal flu, which include fever, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, and fatigue.

There is nothing about swine flu that tells you it is swine flu and not seasonal flu, so you really have to look to public health and say, “Hey, what’s going on in my community?” This summer, if you had flu symptoms, it is likely that you had swine flu because that was all that was circulating.

3. How many people have died from swine flu?

It’s hard to say exactly how many people have died from swine flu. From April through the end of August, the CDC reported 9,079 swine flu hospitalizations and 593 deaths in the United States. From August 30th through October 10th, there were 292 reported swine flu deaths, and another 2,029 deaths that were reported either as influenza or pneumonia - some of those probably weren’t swine flu.

According to the World Health Organization, as of October 17th, there have been more than 414,000 laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 and nearly 5,000 deaths. Most likely, there have been millions of cases around the world that have gone undiagnosed and unreported.

4. How long does swine flu last?

In general, you feel pretty lousy for three days, and you start to improve over the next few days though you may have a cough which lingers for weeks. If you don’t start to feel better after three or four days, you should see a doctor. Another important thing to note is that if you are starting to get better and then take a turn for the worse - meaning you get a high fever - then you need to seek medical care right away because that could mean you have a bacterial infection on top of the flu.

5. What is the swine flu incubation period?

The incubation period is the time from when you’ve been infected by the virus to when you start showing symptoms. The usual incubation period with swine flu is one to four days, but it can be up to a week.

6. Is there an increased risk of swine flu for pregnant women?

Pregnant women are at greater risk for swine flu and other respiratory infections for three reasons. During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system changes to allow the development of the baby, which can increase the risk of infection. As the pregnancy goes on, the sheer size of the developing fetus can limit a woman’s ability to take a deep breath by pushing up on the diaphragm, and taking a deep breath is a defense mechanism that forces things out of our lungs. And, lastly, many pregnant women have other children around the house, which can increase their risk of exposure to germs.

7. Swine flu vs. regular flu: How do they compare?

The big difference between swine flu and the seasonal flu has to do with who is at the greatest risk. Younger people are at greater risk for swine flu because they don’t have any underlying immunity or protection. On the other hand, the elderly are at greater risk for seasonal influenza. 90% of people who have been hospitalized for swine flu were under 65 years old. 90% of those who have been hospitalized for seasonal flu were over 65 years old.

8. Is the swine flu vaccine safe; what are the side effects?

This should be a very safe vaccine. It is made the exact same way as seasonal flu vaccines, which are given to over a hundred million people in this country every year. In fact, the swine flu vaccine actually went through additional testing this past spring to determine how many doses people would need, and that provided even more safety information. It is expected to have the exact same safety profile and side effects of the seasonal flu vaccine. The most common side effects of the injectable vaccine are redness, soreness, at the site of injection, and mild fever in the couple of days after the shot. The nasal spray vaccine also can cause a mild fever, and maybe a bit of a sore throat. It is important to remember that neither vaccine is really giving you the flu. Your body’s reaction to it is part of the way you develop immunity.

9. What are the ingredients in the H1N1 vaccine?

Again, there are two different vaccines. The nasal spray is what is called a "live attenuated vaccine." They take the virus and change it so that it can’t cause the flu, but it can infect the cells in your nose and cause an immune reaction. The injectable vaccine has a surface protein in it called hemagglutinin. All vaccines contain trace amounts of ingredients that are used in its manufacturing, as well as stabilizers so that the vaccine remains effective.

Also, if your vaccine comes from a multi-dose vial, it will have a very small amount of a preservative called thimerosol. It is important to remember that both vaccines can have trace amounts of egg protein in them, because the viruses that are used to make the vaccine are grown in eggs. People with egg allergies can’t receive either vaccine.

10. Other than taking the vaccine, what swine flu precautions can we take?

It’s important that people don’t forget those basic things that our moms taught us. Wash your hands with soap and water. If you don’t have soap and water, use a hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth when you cough with your sleeve, not your hands. Stay home when you are sick, and keep your kids home when they are sick so the respiratory infection does not spread. If you are a high-risk individual, talk to your doctor about what you should do if you get sick, so that you have a treatment plan. Those things can be very helpful and provide peace of mind

I have also Added from the Center of Disease Control

Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food

Praying the information posted can help you relax and enjoy your children to the fullest!

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Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your
parents in the Lord: for this is right. †
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We Are Passionate Sisters in Christ
Kristie
✿