Beauty Within: July 2020

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Welcome! 7-11-20

Wages vs Gift

It was approximately four years ago now as I was sitting at the dining room table in my home typing my 1st book, So Thankful! Life Behind The Posts, on my laptop, that the revelation of Romans 6:23, For the wages of sin is death... Hit me!

Looking back on my life I could see what rebelling against God had cost me, and what price I paid for that rebellion. -- my self-esteem, courage, etc... However, when I repented God was faithful to forgive me for my sin. He has been restoring my self-esteem, courage, etc... every since. It is taking me doing my part Something that I have noticed through the restoration process is that when God restores it is always better than before. also, but He is restoring.

Something that just came to me as I was typing. the Bible says God will forgive us as we forgive others, it also says love thy neighbor as you love yourself. It is important that we forgive not just others, but ourselves as well! The Bible says to forgive that our Father in heaven may forgive you... Mark 11:25-26.

I am learning to love myself enough to forgive myself.

I read a book titled - Your Highest Calling - By Dr. Bill Hamon. In his book, he states that God can only forgive us with the measure we forgive others, which tells me I need to fully forgive myself so God can fully forgive me!

Jesus paid the price for our sins, He paid the debt we owed with His blood. Salvation is a gift that leads to eternal life in every area of our lives.

Not acknowledging Jesus paid the price for our sins and receiving Him as Savior and Lord, keeps us in the place of sin and bondage which leads to death. Spiritual death is tormenting, therefore, there's no peace of mind. When I was out of God's will for my life I was unhappy, I had no peace of mind, something was always missing even when I was having fun something was always missing. The world/ people are searching for peace and hope that can only be found in Jesus, they turn to drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence to find what is missing in their lives. Some, sadly, choose not to receive Jesus into their lives, therefore, they never find peace. hope, strength, and life that can only be found in Him.

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Welcome! 7-9-20

Last week as my husband and I were driving around, we went past a church. This church posted something on their signage that was upsetting to me, even though I was not happy with the sign I was reminded of the scripture in John 10, that says, "I lay down My life... No one takes it from me". It was as if God was saying to me, tell the people no one took my life, I gave it freely!

Jesus chose to die for us! He went to hell and paid the price for every sin we have or will ever commit. Salvation is a free gift to us, but cost Him everything, HIS LIFE! His blood redeemed/bought us back from slavery. We are no longer slaves to sin unless we choose to be.

Jesus was beaten with 39 stripes on His back with a cat of nine tales, hung on the cross nails piercing His hands and feet, Committed His spirit to the Father, went to hell, and suffered our torment for 3 days so we would not have to live in torment, then the Father of glory raised Jesus from the dead seating Him at His own right hand. Colossians 2:14-15 Ephesians 1:20-22

He bought us back, He paid the price of our sin for our freedom from every sickness, diseases, depression, anxiety, fear, and poverty of every kind. He already did it all, as He said when He hung on the cross before laying His life down, "It is Finished", John 19:30. 2 Corinthians 2:14

He became sin for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21

Revelations 12:11 They overcame him (satan) by the blood of the lamb (Jesus)... emphasis added.

His blood-bought us back paid the price, redeemed us with His blood!

HE GAVE HIS ALL SO I COULD BE FREE!!!... I LOVE HIM!!!

BLESSINGS, All!

Tammie

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Welcome! 7-4-20

Today we celebrate our independence, just typing this brings a thought to mind. What are we free from?

With everything that's going on in the world, I am free from fear, and I'm free because Jesus took fear upon Himself so I would not have to live in it. I have chosen to receive His peace. I cast all of my care on Him so He is free to care for me.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 5:8 that ...our great enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Notice it says like a roaring lion.

In Isaiah 54:17 it reads ..no weapon that is formed shall prosper... This [peace, righteousness, security, triumph over opposition} is the heritage of the servants of the Lord... AMPC

That scripture tells me that it doesn't matter what weapon is formed, it won't prosper. However, I know it's my job to trust God and stand on His word! Fear, anxiety, confusion, lack of any kind, and so much more are all weapons of the enemy. People belittling you, talking bad about you, etc. Is a weapon.

Example: Years ago when I was working at a beauty school there was a person accused me in a disciplinary meeting of being racist, not only did everyone at the meeting have my back but when one of the co-owners was told about the meeting she said "Tammie!?", my life spoke for itself and that weapon trying to form did not prosper.

Example: A few years ago I discovered the spirit of anxiety had attached its ugly self to me. The Holy Spirit taught me how to overcome it. One thing I had to do was give it to God and cast my cares. I have found there are some things that are a journey, while others may not be and instant deliverance is there. Weapons will form, but we have the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not fighting for victory, we STAND IN THE PLACE OF VICTORY! Satan has already been defeated, he's just trying to convince us that he hasn't.

Stay close to the heart of God, the battle is His!

Something has been stirring in my heart... With everything that is going on in the US and all of the different reports that have been surfacing, something my older sister said to me years ago keeps ringing in my ear. "A lie cannot stand".

If you have been reading my blogs, you may be aware that the reason I trust God as I do is that He has never lied to me, the truth is He CAN'T lie, there is NO darkness in Him. That being said, if I find a person or an organization in a lie, I no longer trust what they say unless they repent, which means they have turned and changed.

So much of what has been reported has caused anxiety, fear, and division which is of the devil. Hate blinds people to the truth, and pride keeps people from seeing the truth, whatever that truth may be. The spirit of fear controls people and uses people to spread it. Satan can't do anything without a willing vessel to do it through. The love of money and power causes people to do things and make decisions that are not in the best interest of anyone but themselves or their agenda.

Although God did not cause what's happening in the US and around the world, He will use it for His glory. His ways are not our ways. I am finding that to be so true through all of this.

He has told me a few times to stop complaining, keep my mouth shut and be on my knees in prayer. That doesn't mean that my opinions are right or wrong, it means that prayer is what is needed.

Something else that has been on my heart is, what are we a slave to? I'm talking emotionally. What's your mindset? The Bible says in Proverbs 23:7... For as he thinks in his heart so is he... NKJV God has been working with me on this one, He has been healing me of the mindset I have had in different areas of my life. Is our mindset from the past? If so, living in the past won't take you to the future. You will always be stuck there, going around the same mountain. Perhaps you need to forgive what was in your past or that of your ancestors. I know I have had to. I have had to forgive people that have passed away and situations that were long gone. It doesn't matter what the situation is or who the person is-was, we have to forgive if we want God to forgive us, it's our choice but it's not an option.

God has reminded me on several occasions that I don't wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, etc... There are people I really don't care for, but it's the spirit behind their actions that is the real issue and not them. The enemy can't do anything without using people. what people, in my opinion, don't understand is that satans only agenda is to steal, kill, and destroy and will use anyone who will give in to his agenda and to execute it.

Are you a slave? or are you free? I choose freedom! Who the Son set free is free indeed!

BLESSINGS Always!

Tammie