THERE IS A CHOICE: BY JOANNE CAIN Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Have you ever wondered why past behaviors are talked about like they are now and how to get to present truth? Yet to get to the now of it one has to have a way of removing the mountain of opinion that has formed from such a false pattern. Which requires looking at the book within the book. Isa. 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. 16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. Yet I wonder is this possible, to be so completely taken with Gods plan and purpose that his pattern is all one desires? Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. These words stir so many things in me...as I have journeyed through this process I have seen that it is about prayer...bringing new meaning to the power to forgive...and be forgiven. And maybe the most important point comes in remembering: Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. (The word ought means: to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions) Why? Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 1Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Heb.4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. What else can be said: 1Cor. 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8 Charity never faileth: This is our calling: There is nothing else! Revelation 3:19 “He who has the ear let HIM hear what the spirit is saying to the churches. You are invited to visit: Legacy of a Songbird: return Well Drawers: