Submitted by Anne A. (United States), Jul 25, 2009 at 08:26
My best to you too, and I truly believe those who believe, are guided by the word in making the right decisions in our lives. Its a shame more people don't seek him out and ask for guidance, forgiveness, and repent of wrong doings. He would surely listen to them, but they have to seek him. He gives man free will, which man does not always use in the best of ways. There are so many earthquakes lately this is one of the signs of God trying to shake us up and get us to notice the bad things that are going on, acknowledge him. Like you, I believe he is in total control and allows things to happen for a reason. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was peace and harmony throughout the land! Evil will be dealt with ultimately by the Lord!
I wanted to pass this to you, which I'm sure you know.
The Fruit of the Spirit: No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:43-45. This made quite an impression on me.
God Bless, Anne
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