Heavenly Father wanted me to do the penance during the LENT time.

There are some things the Spirit is communicating to me these days. I am continually reminded that the Father has something destined to inform people as overcomers in these days. He does not want any of His children to be lost, yearning that they might ALL be raised up... to Him!

Matthew 18:14
It is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish.

Why do I say that the Spirit is communicating to me?

Earlier too I experienced similar event, but this time it was different. Heavenly Father wanted me to do the penance during the LENT time. Which I realised only after the 40 days were over.

Now, What was that sign that God gave me?

As I have been working I have been aware that my AC (Air conditioner) compressor broke down on 1st of March 2009. The LG people took the AC inoder to change the compressor. The person in-charge of LG informed me that the AC will be delivered back to me in 4 days time as the compressor had to come from all the way from Pune to Goa.

When the AC did not come even after 5 days, I phone the LG people to find out the reason for not delivering the AC in time. They told me that the compressor that came from pune did not match my AC. So the things were delayed.

The second compressor which was sent from Pune delayed on the grounds that the first compressor was not sent back to them so as to send the new compressor, this some how took couple of days, and after all troubles, the AC came on Sat evening that is 11th April 2009.

Its very hot in Goa, it is a must to work in a cool atmosphere.

When the AC was not delevered for 40 days, It became clear that He has appointed me to encourage and strengthen His sons and daughters who are willing to count on His blessings.

As I was missing the AC, that too for 40 days, (The full LENT period) the Lord has provided a remarkable testimony to this. I also discerned this to be the will of the Father. I was so impressed that the Spirit was speaking something that I wanted you all to know that we are never alone!

By such things the Spirit has reminded me that His focus is on all of us. He has set His eye upon those who are appointed for salvation, and it is His will that none of us be lost. The Spirit readily identifies for us the distinct mindset of each person. One can realise which one of us have embraced God by examining our life and beliefs.

Many say they belong to Heavenly Father, but they are not living as those who are called out from among the choosen one! Many people today are pursuing learning while doing everything they can to avoid suffering. Their knowledge is therefore distorted, corrupted, and full of error. Their life has brought them to a place of dividing between soul and spirit.

Matthew 16:24 / Mark 8:34 / Luke 9:23-24

"If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” The cross is the instrument of victory and transformation for all who belong to God... to those who are a part of the cross is the power of God to transform a fleshly creature into a spiritual being...

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I believe in the good lord

by Eugene Teslia on 17th Apr, 2009

i truly believe in the good lord

dreamt about this

by Warren on 18th Apr, 2009

About a week ago I dreamed that you had posted this - it was so real that when I woke up I typed out a response.
As usual for a person with no real knowledge of scripture, that's me, even than, i had this dream... marvelous

lent is a dear season to me

by Linus Vaz on 18th Apr, 2009

I do believe what you have experienced. I pray with you that all true Christians live a Christ like life.

Each one of us is a specialist

by Berthas Mendes on 18th Apr, 2009

1 Corinthians 7:20 - Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

Each one of us has come to know the Lord from different habitats. We have a different ways of living, different mind sets, different approaches.

Let me give you an example from the Bible - David.

Even before David was anointed by Samuel, the Lord was training David with the sling. As a shepherd he had mastered the sling so as to use it as an impacting tool in God's plan for him. He defeated Goliath with a sling and came into the limelight of all.

I too come from a scientific temperament, computer industry, and thought I had worldly answers to most questions. First God humbled me in my area of self knowledge and helped me use my scientific and IT background to understand His Word, His world and helped use the ability given to me to evangelize throughout the world.

You too are special - you have a testimony in you which is very important for God's Kingdom and the Lord wants you to share that with others. He will clean or bring down the unwanted and use the ability given to you is a very special way.

Although each one of us is special in our working, yet we work in a limited callings and on a single narrow path. So do not try to imitate any other man but Christ in whom all was and is in full. As you grow spiritually be that special person which God has called you to be.

Bless us o lord.

by Berthas Mendes on 18th Apr, 2009

Father God, I thank You for making me special. I have a testimony in me which You want me to share with the world, help me fulfill your desire. Give me the courage to go out where You lead me and testify how great, mighty, merciful and wonderful You are.

Pray for discernment

by Arlene on 18th Apr, 2009

Truly I agree each one of us has this special and magical experience with the Lord... Others were not aware that what was happening or going on now in their lives is all God's plan. He doesn't want his children to go astray and be miserable. It's up to us how to discern his plan and purpose. So we need to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide and to lead us according to His will.

god is miracle

by Francis Pereira on 20th Apr, 2009

almighty god show us the way that is special, great testimony, and god bless us in all ways

i always

by jane gregory cabral on 15th May, 2009

FIRST I USED TO NOT BELIEVE IN JESUS BUT NOW HE IS MY LIFE. BLESS MY DAD & ROBERT WHO IS GOING TO BE MY HUSBAND

Accept Jesus as your Saviour.

by Sebastian D'Souza on 22nd May, 2009

Dear Francis Pereira and Jane,
Christian greetings.I have gone through your letters.Let me answer first to Mr.Francis.You want to know from God his special way.His special way he has already disclosed in the bible.If you read from the new testament John's gospel chapter 14 and verse 6 in which Jesus says. " I am the way,the truth and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me. " jesus says that he is the way to go to Father that is God.Then Jesus says that He is the truth which means whatever he tells is truth and people should believe it.Thirdly Jesus says that he is the life which means there is eternal life in Jesus.People especially catholics know this verse.But knowing is not enough.One has to act accordingly.If one wants to follow Jesus he or she has to accept him as his or her Saviour and follow him.If you read from John's gospel chapter 1 and verse 12 says. " But as many as received and believed Him,he gave them right to become child of God." If you read this verse carefully you will find two things are mentioned.One is those who received and second one is those who believed he gave them right to become child of God.In order to become the child of God one has to receive Him and then has to believe also.Both are important.People only believe and they don't know that they have to receive Him which is very important.There people make mistake and they believe that it is enough.My dear friend I made the same mistake.I came to know at the age of 44 and I corrected my mistake.For that I repented for my sins and confessed my sins to Jesus and asked Him to forgive my sins.I asked Him to come in my heart which he did it instantly and accepted me as His child.Not only that He gave me the gift of the Holy Spirit which He has promed to everyone whoever comes to Him in repentance.This is His special way which you are in search of.

Now let me give few notes to Miss.Jane.You say that you never used to believe Jesus but now you believe.Most catholics also do that.Because they are born in catholic family,they believe that they are also catholics which is true.But as far as Jesus is concerned one has to believe Him and also one has to receive Him.You say that you believe Jesus.Satan also believes.What is the difference between you and Satan? Satan believes and also shudders.As for you,one thing is important and that is, you have to receive Jesus in your heart.Then He becomes your life.Please don't feel offended.You are like my daughter.So I am telling you and also Francis that both of you should commit your life to Jesus.And for that you say this prayer. " Lord Jesus I believe that I am a sinner.I also believe that you died for my sins.Lord Jesus please forgive my sins and cleanse my heart with your precious blood.Lord Jesus thank you for forgiving my sins and also I thank for cleansing my heart.I want to commit my life to you.Lord Jesus accept me as your child and give me the gift of the Holy Spirit.I promise to read your word everyday and also promise that I will obey your teachings.Loving heavenly Father I praise and adore you.I also worship you in the mighty name of Jesus.Amen. "

You have done what is required as per the teachings of Jesus.Nobody told you before so you were unaware of this.Don't worry.God will fill your heart with his peace,joy and happiness.He will also help you in your daily work.He will also provide all your need as his promise is such.He will protect you and also guide you in your life.Rejoice and be glad.Hallelujah. Bye and God bless you.

Good News for everyone.

by Sebastian D'Souza on 22nd May, 2009

Dear Francis Pereira, Jane Gregory Cabral,
Christian greetings. I hope and also I am sure that you will definately commit your lives to Jesus.After doing you will experience the change in your lives. Then please do not forget to tell others about this great news. Let them also do the same and receive Jesus in their heart.May be your family members, your friends and also neighbors and relatives. Let everybody become happy and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Especially I would request Jane to pass on this good news to her would be husband Robert and also to her Dad. Let them say the same prayer and receive Jesus in their heart. When Jesus comes in one's heart He fills that person's heart with his presence so much that person's heart will not be able to contain but visibly seen by others. Jesus wants to reach out to everyone. So do it and become His disciple. Hallelujah.

No PENANCE no SACRIFICE.

by Sebastian D'Souza on 15th Jun, 2009

Dear Readers,
Christian greetings.Man sinned against God and because of his disobedience God drove him out of garden of Eden.And the penalty for his sin was so great that it was out of man's reach to pay the penalty.What was the penalty that God imposed on him to pay ? Bible says that the penalty for sin is death (Romans 6:23) What does it mean ? That means man had to go to hell for sinning.That also means that being sinners everybody will have to go to hell in order to pay the penalty.And this penalty was imposed by God himself.That shows that there is no way out for man to escape from that place called hell.But God so loved the world that he gave his only Son to pay that penalty on the cross on behalf of every sinner.And the Son came in this world to die for every sinner and the Son Jesus Christ paid the penalty on the cross.So that every sinner need not pay the penalty.What man could not do, Jesus did it.So for man,he is set free.He need not sacrifice nor any penance(penalty). Bible says." He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself." (Hebrews 7:27) ONCE FOR ALL what does this means ? That means Jesus offered himself once for all.So that man may not do anything.When God says no penance,then why do people talk about doing penance ? As if man wants to make the work of God null and void ? My dear brothers and sisters, let us not think of doing penance and disobey God but let us accept what God has done for us by sacrificing his only son on the cross and submit ourself to God's will.Let us accept the sacrifice of Jesus by committing our lives to him and get saved.Let us get saved from going to hell.Are you with me? If so then pray with me. " Lord Jesus I believe that I am a sinner.I also believe that you died for my sins.Lord Jesus please forgive my sins and cleanse my heart with your precious blood.Lord Jesus thank you for forgiving my sins and also thank you for cleansing my heart.Lord Jesus give me the gift of the Holy Spirit.Thank you for giving me your Spirit.I want to commit my life to you.I promise to read your word everyday.I also promise to obey your teaching.Lord Jesus come into my heart.Heavenly Father I praise and adore you.I worship you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.Amen. "

NO PENANCE and NO SACRIFICE.

by Sebastian D'Souza on 16th Jun, 2009

Dear Readers,
Christian greetings.Some people think that PENANCE is important in our lives to purify ourselves which is wrong.If we could purify ourself then God need not have to send his Son Jesus Christ in this world.When Adam and Eve sinned God sent them away and drove them out of Garden of Eden.And because of their disobedience the whole mankind became sinful.Everyone became a sinner. "For all have sinned and come short of God's glory.(Romans 3:23) And God imposed penalty on every sinner.What is that penalty? Death.Bible says. " Wages of sin is death.(Romans 6:23) What is that death? here death means going to hell.Every sinner is bound to go to hell.Then is there any hope for a sinner to escape that penalty? Yes there is.Man was too weak to pay the penalty or it was just impossible for man to pay the penalty.Because God loved us He maid provision to pay that penalty.For being a just God He could not cancell that penalty once he himself pronounced on man for committing sin.Bible says. " For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."(John 3:16) God sent his Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to pay that penalty on behalf of every sinner.And Jesus Christ came and paid that penalty when he died on the cross.So now every sinner need not pay the penalty but just accept and believe Jesus and he will be justified by God.No penalty(penance) and no sacrifice.Because bible says. " He sacrificed for their sins once for all when offered himself. "(Hebrews 7:27b) What does it mean "Once for all " that means no more. So my dear brothers and sisters, we need not do any penance and also there is no sacrifice for us to offer.Jesus has done it,paid the penalty and also offered his own body as a living sacrifice.Jesus has set us free.Only what we have to do is to accept Jesus as our Saviour and believe him,that's all.Do you get my point? If you are covinced then come and say this prayer. " Lord Jesus I believe that I am a sinner.I also believe that you died for my sins.Lord Jesus please forgive my sins and cleanse my heart with your precious blood.Lord Jesus thank you for forgiving my sins and also thank you for cleansing my heart.Lord Jesus come into my heart and give me the gift of the Holy Spirit.I want to commit my life to you.I promise to read your word everyday and also promise that I will obey your teachings.Thank you for accepting me as your child.Heavenly Father I praise and adore you.I worship you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.Amen. "
If you have said this prayer then just believe that Jesus has accepted you and also believe that he has come into your heart.This is all by faith.Faith can move mountains.So believe and receive the gift of eternal life.That is called great Salvation.Today is the day of your salvation.You are saved.Hallelujah.
Once again Jesus has reconciled you to God.Jesus has distroyed the wall which was between you and God.Jesus has reunited you with God.You will experience this new life which is in Jesus Christ.Bible says. " Therefore if anyone is in Christ,he is a new creation;the old has gone,the new has come. " ( II Corinthians 5:17) You can speak to God directly.No need of any mediator.He will listen to you.He will also speak to you.Hallelujah.Do not be surprised.Believe and receive.He will bless you immensly.Give glory to God and praise him and worship him. Read new testament.Start from John's gospel.Read one or two chapters everyday and then meditate on it for some time.This you do it preferably early morning and commit the day to him.Try to associate with like minded people for your spiritual growth.You can join them in prayer.Rest God will take care.Bye.

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