I am a SINNER.

"Hate the sin, love the sinner." (Mahatma Ghandi is the person who said this.)

Here is a confession. I am not posting links, sermons, bible scriptures to ACT "Holier than thou" or seek approval from anyone in particular. This is a SINCERE plea. My only HOPE is to bring people I CARE about to be CLOSER to JESUS.

Of course, if you want a RELATIONSHIP with HIM, you must initiate it. I cannot do it for you. If you are feeling depressed, lost, empty inside - it is easier to turn to negative "quick" fixes such as sex, drugs, alcohol abuse, etc...The ONLY one who has made me CHANGE for the BETTER is God's Love for me. I probably sound like a broken record.

This does not mean that once we REPENT. We CAN continue to commit SINS & be forgiven anytime. This freedom is the beginning of hard work. We must change from the INSIDE-OUT *not* the other way around.

The ONLY way to OVERCOME evil is with GOOD. Overcome hate with LOVE.

We are ALL SINNERS saved by G*R*A*C*E*

WHAT does THIS mean?

Basically, JESUS is GOD in HUMAN form (flesh). AND he came to earth to SAVE us from our SINS because he KNOWS we are ALL *sinners* Furthermore, there is NO such thing as ONE sin WORSE than another.

Here is a LINK for further reading & understanding of God's word. His promise to us. Again, I will reiterate that I am NOT a minister or affiliated with any religious denomination. I am simply a young woman who LOVES GOD .

The LORD has brought me so much PEACE & UNDERSTANDING of the WORLD & PEOPLE. All I would like to do sincere from my HEART is to share it with YOU (whoever reads this blog).

The only ETERNAL sin that trumps them all is the REJECTION/ DENIAL of GOD.

Those who deny God & his word can repent. Keep in mind, it is never too late to turn your life around into a POSITIVE direction. EVEN while on the CROSS, JESUS forgave :

Luke 23:34a (KJV)  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for  they know not what they do.  

Imperfection is the way GOD intended.

Disclaimer: The following post is MY opionion (P.O.V.) I am not speaking for God. I am not affiliated with a "religious" cause or denomination.

Relationships & people are NOT perfect. GOD is the only perfect being. We have Free Will (aka the CHOICE to take any road we please) Right now, homosexuals will have the RIGHT to choose whether they want to MARRY their partners or not. I've heard people say: Being Gay is a choice. Says who?

Recently, I had a talk with friends on this topic. What if your daughter comes out as a "lesbian" when she grows up? I will have a REASON to LOVE & adore her even more (my response). Nobody chooses to be different. From what I have seen, since homosexuals are in the "minority" they have a harder road to travel. Please have some COMPASSION & EMPATHY. If you do not know what those words mean. Look them up: http://www.merriam-webster.com/

For the Judgmental, hateful religious fanatics remember this: 1. God is LOVE 2. We are not supposed to judge others. JESUS said: Matt. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." & "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." in other words - do not be a HYPOCRITE. 3. ALL sins are EQUAL in the eyes of God. The GREATEST *sin* of all is denying GOD. Naturally if you are an ATHEIST/non believer this will not make sense to you. My point is - JESUS, himself NEVER said it was a SIN to be gay or homosexual. Read the NEW TESTAMENT *before* jumping to conclusions!! I have many gay friends who happen to be very sweet, gentle, kind souls. It hurts me as it must hurt Jesus when other people misrepresent Jesus' words of *unconditional love* & acceptance. Some of you may not agree. That is your right. Thank you for reading:)

How to VALUE of FRIENDSHIP. Without being a doormat.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

There are times in our life when a "friend" is CLOSER to us than our own flesh & blood. Our bonds with friends can be tighter than a brother or sister. Even parent & child. However, when do we know we have had ENOUGH.

How many times can we forgive a friend who continually hurts us? Is it smart to remain friend with anyone who continually abuses us verbally, emotionally, etc...

Don't be a VICTIM. Instead, be aware of the signs of a sincere friendship & a one-way friendship.

• A TRUE friendship is more VALUABLE than GOLD. These relationships provide us with much meaning & purpose. Often even when our own family don't understand us - we go to a friend for ADVICE. Usually they don't tells us what we want to hear. Again, a TRUE friend is HONEST & will tell us what we NEED to hear at the time - the TRUTH.
• A FRIEND will ALWAYS be there for you DAY or NIGHT. We cannot always be physically present to each other. Sometimes, just LISTENING is all a friend needs to feel better. It's reassuring to KNOW someone CARES about us in times of trouble & confusion.

Some say the TRUTH hurts. It does but a friend will not tell you the cold, hard FACTS to hurt you. NO. The should be looking out for our best interest. SO if someone claims to be your *friend* However, you are not exactly sure what their INTENTIONS are...OBSERVE their ACTIONS not only their (sweet) words.

Proverbs 27:5-6

An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.

Lets discuss the TOP ways to determine a TRUE friend from a FAKE!!

• A TRUE friend will forgive you even when you were wrong. And vice versa. Being RIGHT all the time might make you feel good but it is not what makes a lasting relationship. Don't be too PROUD.
• Anyone who steals, lies, uses you is NOT a friend. It is wise to FORGIVE them. Never forget. Move on.
• A TRUE friend knows the power of the words: I am sorry. You will be able to feel if it is from their heart or a lie...Sorry is not a jail out of free card. Observe: If someone hurts you over & over. Stand up for yourself. If they do not listen...you need the strength to let the friendship GO.
• If you can never EXPRESS yourself genuinely without being judged, criticized, or belittled - that is NOT an equal relationship.
• TRUE blue friends VALUE one another's opinions even if they do not agree. They always find a MIDDLE ground. Peace. (Would you rather be RIGHT or HAPPY?)

I have friends from all religions & lifestyles. It is not my place (or yours) to judge the way they live. We may not always agree with the way our friends think but as long as their values do not clash too severely with someone, be generous, sympathetic, & understanding. You never know when you will need a friend:)

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

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