God is not a Faith.
God is not a Religion.
God is the Supreme Spiritual Being
He has created all life and flesh and the Earth with Heaven and the moon, sun and stars.
It is impossible to understand the fullness of the existence of God and his power. However, the soul knows that it has a creator: and in times of distress, will seek God for Comfort and Peace and Salvation.
The soul is in distress, when the occurrence of things happen beyond the ability of human knowledge to control such things as weather related disasters, incurable diseases, sicknesses and the things that causes fear that is overwhelming; the soul without hesitation will seek to get acquainted with God its creator.
The soul will call out to God for deliverance, regardless of its gender or status, whether rich or poor, in times of distress.
Scripture:
God is a Spirit and: they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
(John 4:24)
Written by Ellen J. Barrier
11/06/2016
A Higher Calling
"This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
__ The Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:13,14)
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)
When we resist fighting evil with evil, we are pursuing a higher calling, as the scriptures encourage us to do: "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
If we allow ourselves to commit hateful acts and engage in inflammatory speech against others to cause them harm, we are causing greater harm to ourselves. The spirit of hate is demonic; it carry with it a heavy burden within the soul of the person it possess, or within the mind of the person it oppress. The spirit of hate imprison the person it holds captive; preventing him or her from freedom and peace. Without freedom, peace cannot exist.
Such a person, lives in a world of darkness. The penalty for this person is that they will reap the evil they sowed.
Those who pursue a higher calling, gain freedom and peace, by learning to put hurtful things behind them: They pursue a brighter future with righteousness that release freedom and peacefulness within their soul.
To pursue Love and Peace, we must find a way to put past events that were hurtful behind: The scriptures instructs us to "Pray without ceasing." And offer to us encouragement to give thanks to God, in every thing, further stating, "This is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
(1 Thessalonians 5: 15, 18)
In Conclusion
Jesus was hated, lied on, mocked, discriminated against, because he was different, and crucified by those who judged him. Being that he represent A Higher Calling; those who pursue it can't expect to be treated differently than he. Otherwise, it would place them in a position above the Son of God.
In his own words, Jesus stated, "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Fear them not therefore: For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."
__Jesus Christ (Matthew 10:24,25,26)
God's Instructions to Pursue A Higher Calling
Ye have heard that it has been said, "Thou shall Love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy." But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you: That you may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:43, 44,45)
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (II Corinthians 5;17)
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor; for we are members one of another. (Ephesians 4:25)
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind: (Ephesians 4:23)
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:31,32)
"Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies and envies, and all evil speakings," (1 Peter 2:1,2)
God's Protection Plan with His Blessings
"For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you he shall not lose his reward."
__ Jesus Christ (Mark 9:41)
"And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he was cast into the sea."___ Jesus Christ (Mark 9:42)
"What shall we then say to these thing? If God be for us, who can be against us?"__ The Apostle Paul (Romans 8:31)
The scripture further informs us, Be not deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Galatians 6:7)
To be clear, the word 'man' is used as to include the human race.
Written by Ellen Jean Barrier
10/24/2016
__ The Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:13,14)
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)
When we resist fighting evil with evil, we are pursuing a higher calling, as the scriptures encourage us to do: "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
If we allow ourselves to commit hateful acts and engage in inflammatory speech against others to cause them harm, we are causing greater harm to ourselves. The spirit of hate is demonic; it carry with it a heavy burden within the soul of the person it possess, or within the mind of the person it oppress. The spirit of hate imprison the person it holds captive; preventing him or her from freedom and peace. Without freedom, peace cannot exist.
Such a person, lives in a world of darkness. The penalty for this person is that they will reap the evil they sowed.
Those who pursue a higher calling, gain freedom and peace, by learning to put hurtful things behind them: They pursue a brighter future with righteousness that release freedom and peacefulness within their soul.
To pursue Love and Peace, we must find a way to put past events that were hurtful behind: The scriptures instructs us to "Pray without ceasing." And offer to us encouragement to give thanks to God, in every thing, further stating, "This is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
(1 Thessalonians 5: 15, 18)
In Conclusion
Jesus was hated, lied on, mocked, discriminated against, because he was different, and crucified by those who judged him. Being that he represent A Higher Calling; those who pursue it can't expect to be treated differently than he. Otherwise, it would place them in a position above the Son of God.
In his own words, Jesus stated, "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Fear them not therefore: For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."
__Jesus Christ (Matthew 10:24,25,26)
God's Instructions to Pursue A Higher Calling
Ye have heard that it has been said, "Thou shall Love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy." But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you: That you may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:43, 44,45)
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (II Corinthians 5;17)
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor; for we are members one of another. (Ephesians 4:25)
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind: (Ephesians 4:23)
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:31,32)
"Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies and envies, and all evil speakings," (1 Peter 2:1,2)
God's Protection Plan with His Blessings
"For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you he shall not lose his reward."
__ Jesus Christ (Mark 9:41)
"And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he was cast into the sea."___ Jesus Christ (Mark 9:42)
"What shall we then say to these thing? If God be for us, who can be against us?"__ The Apostle Paul (Romans 8:31)
The scripture further informs us, Be not deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Galatians 6:7)
To be clear, the word 'man' is used as to include the human race.
Written by Ellen Jean Barrier
10/24/2016
Steadfast Trust in God
The answer to each prayer, comes to us by means of a process, that is rewarded based on God's judgment to grant or deny that request.
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9
If you treat others the way you would want them to treat you in your time of need, and show respect to them based on their God-given Constitutional Rights, that he has created all people to be treated equal, and your trust in God is steadfast, he will not withhold a request from you in your time of need.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
God bless you,
Ellen J. Barrier
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9
If you treat others the way you would want them to treat you in your time of need, and show respect to them based on their God-given Constitutional Rights, that he has created all people to be treated equal, and your trust in God is steadfast, he will not withhold a request from you in your time of need.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
God bless you,
Ellen J. Barrier
Words Identify a Person's Character
It is important how we use our words.
Words used without carefully considering the harm they might
cause, should never be published.
The words of the wise are carefully chosen before they are
spoken, to avoid hurtful feelings.
Words spoken by those who are arrogant, comes from within a
soul that is uncaring, unforgiving and unremorseful.
Words Identify A Person's Character
Words of the Wise Are Carefully Chosen Before They Are Spoken
A fool open his mouth and speaks without knowledge.
The words of fools are unkind. Such people are uncaring, unforgiving, and unremorseful.
A fool is a prisoner of his own soul, one who will never experience freedom.
___ Ellen J. Barrier
Owner of Barrier's Books & Associates @http://barriersbooks.1wp.com/
Book recommended on this website is The Price We Must Pay For Our Father's Sins
Book recommended on this website is The Price We Must Pay For Our Father's Sins
A Weaker Generation
To become stronger than the things that weakens our
character, and breed a generation of people filled with hate for others who disregards
all human rights and dignity; committing violent acts against others while
showing no remorse will only produce other generations of aggressiveness far
more harmful to the human race than previous generations, we must become better
people.
In this day and time disrespect for the rights of others,
have become a worldwide problem. Women
rights to have their bodies respected are being violated by men who commit sexual
assault and battery against them.
Violence in the home and elsewhere has become a problem that the human race must address and take positive steps to control.
Violence in the home and elsewhere has become a problem that the human race must address and take positive steps to control.
Torture under any circumstance used against others is a form
of bullying and is a violation of human rights. It is morally wrong to do such
things to a defenseless person.
Saying mean spirited things about others are disrespectful. It cheapens the person’s character that does
such things. Such behavior leads to rumors that result in lies that become out-of-
control - damage to the character of other people.
In order to become a stronger generation, we must work on our
characteristic traits to become good role models in society.
Written by Ellen J. Barrier, author of The Price We Must Pay for Our Father’s Sins
Don’t Be Afraid To Go With the Angels
As we travel upon our path in life, there are two spiritual forces that we must choose from; good and bad. We make a decision to choose either of the two. To determine the right course to follow we measure the quality of life, based on advantages and disadvantages. Where our path leads us to in life is up to us to decide.
I observed four teenagers as they traveled on a street; two
were in front and the others remained in back, but kept at a short distant, yet,
all four of them appeared to be in conversation among themselves. Soon a
traveler on a bike passed by and said “Hello” to the teenagers in a friendly
manner, as he rode passed them. In response, one of the teenagers picked up a
large rock and threw it at the traveler, coming short of hitting the back wheel
of the bike. The other teenager followed in the same manner, throwing a rock at
the bicyclist. I cannot confirm where his rock landed
The two teenagers who were misbehaving decided to enter the
next street that the two teenagers ahead
of them had taken, and sit in the middle of the street stopping the flow of
traffic, while placing their lives in harm’s way and interfering with the
progress of others.
During this entire ordeal, the two teenagers in front,
continued on their path never acknowledging what the others were doing behind
them. They never once looked back.
When an object is used to intentionally cause harm to
another individual, it is a disadvantage. There is nothing good to gain from
such behavior. To place oneself in harm’s way is a disadvantage, it hinders
progress . To choose to do bad rather than good is a disadvantage to both the
individual who made such a choice and to others.
Bad behavior has a negative effect upon all involved,
whether by choice or if drawn into a bad situation that was created by someone
else.
The teenagers who ignored the others by choosing to do good,
made a choice that was an advantage; they continued upon their path, making
progress for success.
It might appear to be lots of fun to harm others, and to
challenge them with fear and acts of violence, but every offense has a debt to
be paid. Such behavior leads to more destruction on many different paths, each
ending on a dead-end street; resulting in unhappiness and self-destruction.
Choose to do good and let it lead you, as you travel upon
your path. Along the way the angels will
guide you to your destination. Don’t be afraid to go with the angels, God is
with them.
Finding the Hero within YOU When Facing your Toughest Opponent
Fear of failure is the toughest opponent to face alone. Each
person has to find their hero within them.
How you find your hero, is the method you discover, and
learn how to use it successfully to accomplish your goal. Without the power of
the hero within you, unleashed against fear, failure will defeat you.
The Power of
the Hero within You
Faith will keep your
mind focused on your goal.
Hope inspires patience.
Courage increase confidence to keep moving forward despite
the challenges you face.
Strength is the foundation for sturdiness to prevent falling
along the path you travel toward your goal.
Determination does not allow us to give up. It awakens the
hero within us to prevent failure.
Boldness gives us power to face our opponent “fear” unafraid.
Authority is the Power unleashed against fear of failure to
destroy its components.
Victory is accomplished through the power of the Hero within
us.
There is a HERO within YOU
Written by Ellen J. Barrier
Is God a god of Religion, or is He the God of Life?
Religion separate people while the issues of life that all
people share in common, bring them together.
It is the will of God that we live peaceful with our neighbors,
with the understanding that some will make it difficult to do so. However, we must make efforts to give others
the same respect we would want them to give us. This prevents negative views of
others based on personal beliefs that are judgmental and mistrustful. Such
things lead to fear that produces hate toward others that can cause problems in
our communities. God is of Life, Love,
and Peace
When people come together and discuss their differences based
on life issues that are shared, it brings about successful changes.
_ Ellen J. Barrier
Barrier's Books & Associates
Prayer Conditions our Character
Today let us touch heaven with our prayers. There will always be a need to pray for our family and friends, and for those who ask for our prayers.
God is a spirit. Those who connect with him receive spiritual characteristic traits he possess; loving and caring.
Prayer produces
happiness, kindness, peacefulness, hopefulness, gentleness, trustworthy,
and the things God requires from each of us.
God’s Desires
for Us are Complete Happiness, Good health and Prosperity.
Biblical:
Beloved, I
wish above all things that you may prosper, and be in health even as your soul
prospers. (3 John 2)
Blessings from
God
If evil
people know how to give good gifts to their children, how much
more shall
your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
(Matthew
7:11)
A Delayed
Answer to a Prayer Request
Delayed
answers from God means the person making
the request
must keep asking until the answer is granted.
Biblical
teaching:
For everyone
that ask receive, and he that seek find, and to
him that
knock, it shall be opened. (Matthew 7:8)
Note the
words seek and knock: they indicate, the person
making the
request should never give up.
Guarantee:
God is able to back every promise he make.
God is not a
man, that he should lie; neither the son of man,
that he should repent: hath he said, and shall
he not do it?
Or hath he
spoken, and shall he not make it good?
(Numbers 23:19)
Biblical
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth
We
Communicate with God through Prayer
Continuous
prayers to God strengthen our relationship with him.
God gives
knowledge, wisdom, and understanding to those who
have a
relationship with him. Therefore, their
minds are competent.
Their
judgments are right. And he provides
them with protection.
Biblical:
For the LORD
God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory:
No good
thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. (Psalm
84:11)
God Give
Power to Create Wealth
Knowledge =
Power
We receive
from God our educational skills and talents.
Biblical
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth
and has
given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion,
and to
rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.
(Ecclesiastes
5:19)
__ Ellen Jean Barrier
Author, Musician, Singer/Songwriter
(Public Speaking)
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The Battle Is The Lord's
We have been encouraged by generations before us, to pray in times of troubles.
There is no doubt we are living in troubling times. Too many people’ blood has been shed on battlefields and in other places. Sicknesses and Diseases are increasing, despite all the money put in scientific research to find cures. Violence in homes and elsewhere is out of control.
Let’s stay connected. Bind with the chain of prayer.
We are not defined by belief or by faith nor religion.
We are family.
God bless you.
Author/Medical Professional/Spirituality Counselor
Website: http://barriersbooks.com/Hot-Items
The Weapon called COURAGE
Courage comes from a spiritual force within us that makes us
determined to continue our journey to reach a goal that we have set before us.
There are times when it becomes difficult to continue when situations occurs that causes us to suffer some great challenges that requires lots of sacrifices; but despite the difficulties we endure, we don’t take our eyes off our goals.
If we get knocked down, we get up! If we stagger, we find our balance. When others are critical of us, and say evil and mean spirited things about us, we shake it off; and keep running and never stop until we reach our goal.
There are times when it becomes difficult to continue when situations occurs that causes us to suffer some great challenges that requires lots of sacrifices; but despite the difficulties we endure, we don’t take our eyes off our goals.
If we get knocked down, we get up! If we stagger, we find our balance. When others are critical of us, and say evil and mean spirited things about us, we shake it off; and keep running and never stop until we reach our goal.
All of the negative things we face, while trying to reach
our goals are weapons used to prevent us from reaching them. We have a weapon
that will blow every one used against us away. That weapon is called COURAGE. It
comes from faith in ourselves, and the belief that nothing can prevent us from
achieving our dreams.
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and
every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This
is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me,
saith the LORD. Isaiah 54: 17 (K.J.V)
Author/Spiritual Counselor
Things We Hate that God Hates
Many of those who are religious people are practicing this same behavior that they condemn others for.
A Two Faces Attitude
An Arrogant Attitude
False Rumors
False Witnesses
Hands that Destroys Innocent Lives
Lying
Snobbish Behavior
Troublemakers
Evil imaginations causes harm to others.
Such things do not dwell in the mind of
a righteous person.
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor
Lord Make Me Better
Lord Make Me Better
Father God,
Father God,
Help me to do the things that please you;
That I will treat every person with respect, and not judge others. Help me to see my own weakness and correct the mistakes I make.
Increase my wisdom, to know what is right, that my thoughts and judgments are guided by righteousness.
If I am to love my neighbors as myself, as the bible says I must do; then every person is my neighbor, and I am required to accept every person, in the spirit of peace.
Lord, make me better; that I will treat all people with
kindness, in the spirit of love and peace. Amen
__ Ellen J.
Barrier
Author/ Medical Professional/Spiritual Counselor
The Earth Reveals God's Power
God thunders marvelously with his voice;
great things does he, which we cannot comprehend.
For he says to the snow, be thou on the earth;
likewise to the small
rain, and to the great rain
of his strength.
He seals up the hand of every man;
that all men may know his work.
Job 37:5,6,7 (K.J.V)
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor
Trust in God
Father God,
I realize I need your protection and your blessings upon me
and my family members; therefore, I am asking you to protect us from danger,
and from sickness. I am asking for your blessings in all of our efforts and
work that we do, that we may be successful and prosperous with plenty, and that
we will bless others abundantly; with the things they need. Amen
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Medical Professional/Spiritual Counselor
The Family of God
No human being is superior over another.
We are the children of one creator.
We are different in some ways. Yet, we are equal.
We are more than friends. We are family.
We are the Family of God.
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Medical Professional/Spiritual counselor
Author/Medical Professional/Spiritual counselor
Don't Worry About Tomorrow
Don’t Worry about Tomorrow
Your Future is in God’s Hands.
Just know that he holds the future. And
he Know all of your needs and Problems.
He is capable of taking good care of you.
I will protect you.
__Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor
Author/Spiritual Counselor
Angel of Protection
When my
enemies attacked me
My angel
came to my defense.
He said to
me,
Don’t be
afraid, I am with thee;
Your
comfort, I will provide.
I am your
guide.
I will never
leave your side.
Mount up
with wings as an eagle!
Soar with
greatness.
Be about the
Father’s business!
I will guide
you safely on this journey
He has
planned for you;
to do the
work, you must do.
The Father
sent me to take good
care of you.
Mount up
quickly!
And be about
the Father’s business.
I am mounted
up!
Watch me
soar with greatness.
___ Ellen J.
Barrier
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.Psalm 91: 11
World Problems
Every prophet God sent to warn each generation presented the
same message of how God wants his people to behave. When Jesus began his
ministry he confirmed the message of the prophets:
1. You shall love the Lord your God, with all
your heart, and with all your soul,
and with
all your mind.
“This is the first and great commandment. And the
second
is like unto it.”
2.
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
We are to obey God's commandments regarding the treatment of all people.
Every person is our neighbor. We must treat everyone the way we would
want them to treat us.
The world
problems exist due to the lack of those 2 commandments.
Because of failure to abide by those
two commandments, people are
committing violent acts against others in great numbers.
Disrespect for the lives of others are seen in homes and in public places.
The
Mirror of the World
The reflection we see in the mirror of the world are these things:
health problems, starvation, violence and disasters caused by great storms.
And destruction caused by other means.
Street violence and wars have taken, the lives of innocent people, and
have harmed others in great numbers.
This is factual
When God's laws are disrespected in homes, the world suffers from problems
created.
___ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/ Medical Professional/Musician/Spiritual counselor
Source for the two commandments:
Matthew 22: 37-40 (King James Version)
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