We Walk By Faith, Not By Lust Lust: The Opposite Of Faith

It has been said that the opposite of faith is fear. While there is truth to that thought, and that thought is not to be torn down, I believe the better antonym to faith is lust. Lust is often driven by fear. Whereas faith is driven or works by love.

Lust is a neutral word. It is neither positive or negatve. Lust is simply a strong desire regardless of what is desired; good or evil. But lust is primarily used negatively or with an evil connotation in the bible.

How faith works is illustrated biblically like so:

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

It is consistent with this following verse:

Psalms 37:4
Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart.

So we can also say the following:

Hebrews 11:1
Now "the desires of the heart that delights Himself in the Lord" is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Or, now faith is the desires of the heart that delights Himself in the Lord.

Both thoughts leaves out maybe, or perhaps, but is exact. It is done.

We can not address enough the matrix that continues to be shown. Is it Gods desire and will for us, like a parent driving his child to do or be what he wants. Or, is it our desire, and our good Father God is granting us what we ourselves desire most. It is both. There is a complete duality between the thoughts and the truth doesn't lean towards one side or the other, other than it is He, God who has made us and not we ourselves.

Psalms 100:3
Know you that the LORD he is God: it is he that has made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Free will by God and yet servants to God can be difficult to comprehend and to teach. God placed certain desires and His Will in side us from the beginning. They are as much apart of us as our eye color, personality or unique character traits. They all go hand in hand, working together to accomplish all that God has made and make it flesh. God's desire is so much apart of us, it literally is our desire to. But when I say God's desires in us are ours, and what we are to manifest through faith, it must be ours according to the part of us that is godly, no matter how hidden, and not of flesh.

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Now you can find the will of God for your life without or before being saved. But I use the above scripture to show that if the fullness of salvation, came by faith or believing on His (Jesus') name, and not of fleshly man, then all that is contained with in life must be the same, of God.

Because God is good, the desires must also be good for God Himself to manifest it and allow them to remain. Why would a good God place in His creation evil desires?

It is different with lust or evil desires. They are fleshly and self willed. They take us off course and will ALWAYS include some kind of sin or bad behavior.They are defined by this scripture:

James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15 Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.

And also we know per James 1 that God did not place lust or evil desires in anyone to tempt them or for any reason, but the person does it to themself.

James 1:13
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man:

And so we know God did not and will not manifest evil desires; lust.

And if not God, it can not remain. But lust can express itself and appear for periods of time, even life times.

Mark 8:36
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

It is here, in the "gaining of the whole world", lust concieved and bought to pass, that even the believer can become further tricked and deceived into confusing their lust with faith and that God is on their side. And unfortunately, because of the above truth, many are immobilized and are suspicious of others that gain the whole world righteously and by faith, and not by lust, not losing their souls. All things are possible with God.

You must know the perfect will of God for your life. We are to remain in His Will by faith, until there is a tangible shew. Then, we remain by faith in that that we have manifested, while adding on to it more. The will of God will remain in this present life and in the life to come.

To conclude, without faith it is impossible to please God. Lust does not please God. Lust is anti-Faith. We walk by faith, and not by our senses or what is sensual. Lust, in the context of the bible, is sensual and fleshy. Lust can not please God. It is impossible.

Amen.

Yulanda K.

*Important note. James 1 is written to believers. It dispells the myth once saved, always saved. Sin, when it is finished brings forth death (vs. 15), whether you are a believer or not. The only difference is the unbeliever is already dead. But Jude 12 speaks of "twice dead". And as far as how many sins it takes, it depends. There is a course of sin, like there is a course of righteousness. When it is finished, there's death. You do not want to play the odds on whether the course is long or short. Just BE right. Repent daily if necessary.*

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The Just Shall Live By Faith = The Faith(ful) Shall Live Just

Below you see the 4 times the bible repeats the same exact phrase. Notice. It is not just the same thought said in a different way which happens often, but the exact same sentence is used word for word, once in the Old Testament and three times in the New. So, we can see the importance God places on it; how much it is valued.

Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

Romans 1:17
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Galatians 3:11
But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

Hebrews 10:38
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

The phrase is "the just shall live by faith." Now most know from the Faith Movement the verse "without faith it is impossible to please God" and we know that things only come by faith. Faith is the vehicle in which all heavenly things of which we have already been blessed with is transported and manifested on Earth.  But in the statement, "the just shall live by faith" we ignore the fact that the reverse or converse must also be true. The faith(ful) or those with faith must live and BE just.

Transposing terms and biblical edicts do not always work and hold true, but in this case it does hold water and is true.

The word just as in justified, first by the blood of Jesus, then by actions (for that is the fullness of what Jesus did on the Cross. He did not just cover sin, He healed the World and subsequently the believer of sin) is translated as righteous or right. So it is impossible to work the godly principle of faith, with out BEing right or righteous. The prayers of a righteous man or just man avails much power. Then, and only then, can you expect and exact from God the exceedly abundant above all you ask or think. It will be according to that power that works in you that came by way of rightouesness.  Seek first the Kingdom of God and all its righteousness.  Blessed are those that thirst after righteousness. They shall be filled.

The enemy would love and even now loves for us to attempt to use faith disconnected from righteousness. And also for the just or righteous to not use faith to gain and retain  ALL GOOD things.

Study. Meditate. Consider.

Speaking and teaching Truth in Love,

Yulanda K.

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Still Expounding On My Thoughts Against Compromise Though It Can Be An Option

Still expounding on my thoughts against compromise though it can be an option if all at the table are well intentioned, and have good ideas based on fact and sound principles. Then, even if there are clear differences, compromises can be sought because any solution conceived from many good solutions can only be good.  It is when contrary or opposing thoughts that are negative, implausible, and not good for America is mingled in with or compromised with and against good workable solutions we have a problem.

We have the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water", but we do throw out and change bath water. We do not split the difference and maybe throw out part of the water and keep only part of the baby. We also do not take turns and for one day or a period of time throw out the bath water, in exchange for the next day or following period agreeing to throw out the baby. No Good.

In working towards a financial solution, especially for immediate relief for Small Biz and the middle class, but for total debt solution, I believe like the word "balanced" is much better than "compromise". And the word "comprehensive" probably fits best.
Compromise makes it appears as if their is still political gamesmanship, whereas great ideas can be left off the table and exchanged for bad ones, just to say something got done. "We The People" are now paying for compromises made in the 90's. Though, it did yield great things at that present time.
We can no longer barter away a proserous future, for a prosperous present.  We can have both.

The lives of Americans, in any class, can no longer be thought of as political capital.

God bless America; on today, tomorrow, the next days and forevermore.

Yulanda K.

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With Liberty And Justice For All..., Including The Rich

With Liberty And Justice For All..., Including The Rich

#Taxreform is a must after we deal with the current fiscal issues. The current structure clearly isn't working. We can not continue to reward irresponsibility, and punish the responsible as they succeed using the system we lay before them. The same system layed before all. We have to encourage fairness AND competition. Then, if fair, give the winners their fair share and rightful spoils. We can't have it both ways.

*The comments below was in response to a FaceBook post celebrating Bill Kristol's recent comments concerning taxing millionaires. I also praise Bill Kristol, butI want to be clear. I still do not like or believe in the doctrine of #Robin Hood. It is un-American.*

I still must say we need #TaxReform. We can't punish good success everytime America is in a financial pinch or forever. 

A #FlatRate, with across the border adjustments when necessary, is best. Plus, a balanced budget that gets us and keeps us fiscally responsible so that we are no longer in financial debt is a must.  If for a moment we have to raise taxes on the rich, ok. But I will continue to emphatically state that it's not fair or just to keep punishing good success; millionaires and billionaires that prosper the right way because of the inadequacies, ineptness, and dirty politics that can be of some of those in government.

I congradulate Bill Kristol and join in with his thought. I praised him earlier.  But I believe he would also agree with me that the taxing of the rich is a band-aid and should be implemented for a limited time and basis only.

Fair would be for all to pay the same Fare.
#Flattax #TaxReform

I know it can not be done now, but soon. Compromise by way of time release might be real solution.

Yulanda K.

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The Importance of The Holy Spirit As The First Aspect of God

The Importance of The Holy Spirit As The First Aspect of God.

2 Timothy 2:15
Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Two things screwing people up. Ignorance of the Word, and misinterpretatation of it. The importance of the #HolySpirit that precedes the Word but totally agrees with the Word must be preached. And God has sent and ordained leaders and teachers graced to RIGHTLY divide the written by the Spirit.

I can not deceive or tell a lie, not that I think others are. I didn't find what and Who I have found by reading the Bible first. Studying only gave witness and backed up what I already knew. It also gives a point of reference and makes it easier to teach the unbeliever or unlearned in godly things.

But it is wisdom that comes first, then understanding. Do you know how many people attempt to argue with me because they memorized a scripture? Used to be exhausting, but no more by grace.

Adam was not given a scroll or book by God, but Adam knew just by fact He was like the Omniscient One and of Him and by relationship with Him.

Also, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Who thinks we will be given or need bibles in Heaven?

But we are to meditate day and night and pray without ceasing. Then, the Word is to be studied to confirm what we know and to make us unashamed, especially before those that also love God, but may question what you are saying or doing.

I tell you the truth. What I write and speak almost never is read first, unless God first points me to a specific scripture. That is rare, but even in that instance, the Spirit is primary.  I use scripture to explain. It is used like a lawyer that cites legal precedents, but only after they tried their case based on the real time facts and figures of their specific case. The written precedents are only used in summaries after their case is concluded to reinforce.

I love the Word. My life is contained in it through similarites, but the name Yulanda when put through the reference concordance yields no results. And there is a volume written of me. My very own book that has not been printed but is ever read by onlookers as I act it out verse by verse and chapter by chapter. I'm walking it out. Lo I come.

It takes both the Holy Spirit and the Word, but there is an order. And without controversy, it is the Spirit and then the Word. The Holy Spirit decides which word of the Word is appropiate for that time, season, era, person, sphere, and situation.

Even Israel followed fire by night and a cloud by day. It was the Spirit of God.

The unseen makes the seen and not the other way around. The Spirit, a physically unseen force made the Word appear as flesh and as colored configured letters on other colored pages of paper bound together.

My constant speaking to Him that is written makes all the difference in the world. Believe me.

I believe it is safer to put the Word first for preacher, teachers, and pastors. But consider the totality of all I say. In His presence; Spirit, is the fullness of joy and in Him, we can have---- grab hold of at all times our Godly Being. This is manifested glory. The end and conclusion of the whole, Earthly existence and matter.

Peace In to forever remain.

-Yulanda K.

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A New Breed

Many are throwing around this word mandate.
I know what President Obama means. But I heard it repeated by many other Congress people, Senators and Governors, even. Mandate can be applicable as in delivering to the voters what you promised. But America please be reminded.

We are not a pure democracy, but a Republic with democratically elected representatives that make up 2/3rds of the balance of power in our federal government.

All elected officials should have integrity and to all they can to make good on promises they made that caused the people to vote for them. However, they still must balance that with what is best as they are privied to the bigger picture, more information and what is actually right per that information and possible. Then each representative must give adequate, truthful, conclusive explaination of all decisions made, to their constituents.

It is in the lack of integrity in public servants that promise things they already know is not right, best or possible to get elected. And it is also misinformed and/or the unyielding, inflexibility of voters that just want what they want and can careless how or if it can be done. These vote preference only, but call it principle, though oftentimes there desire is unfounded. And of course, fuel is added to the fire when political opponents jump on these lost causes as broken promises of incumbents.

All of these dynamics have led to an improper and dysfunctional government of which remains now, with all the consequences that come with it. Each side feeding the other.

But there is hope.

Trustworthy politians; a new breed is coming and here. It is a breed that will not compromise just to compromise. Will not only desire their way just to be stubborn as if John Q. Public's life is one big game of "Chicken". But they will always look to do what is right and do what is best for all Americans, according to the spirit of America. They will not have first allegience to political parties with preplanned impersonal agendas, or concepts that do not consider the present issue for best solution, but they will do what is right by considering all. Many of them will put their political lives and legacies on the line, to avoid political games. Some will be lifetime servants, but not life time politicians. If they can't help, they will help who can.

This day is here.

God Bless America.

-Yulanda K.

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Not When You See God, But When You See The People With God....Peace, Perfection, and Love Will Be

Deuteronomy 33:2
And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir to them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them.

Before this was actually spoken, Enoch saw it, received it as truth by faith and was changed by it. Faith sees from the beginning and brings/manifests the end into the present or now.

Genesis 5:24
And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Jude 14
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his saints,

If one was translated by faith even in things not yet spoken in realtime, though all has been said, everyman can.

Notice. Not even the actual physical happening of the Cross of Jesus Christ needed to actually occur first. Also notice, it is not even the focal point of faith by Enoch. But it was the effect and result of the Cross that was believed.

What did Enoch see? He did NOT see the Lord only which is where many well intentioned people are getting hung up in. But he saw the Lord coming as in to deliver WITH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SAINTS.

I know we like "Only God" messages, but that is not the full purpose of this Earthly journey. God really wants mankind to actualize BEing just like Him. And what does God do? He does many good things. And ALL of that goodness is totally focused on us. So, the completion of truly being as He is, is only when your eyes, thoughts and heart is on the praise of His glorious creation, all of us; Mankind. This includes your ownself, too. You are as much apart of creation as anyone else.

This is why all the law and all faith is found in one law. That law is to love your neighbor as yourself. This does not exclude God. God is Love and showed us how to love when He first loved us and actively assists us in our Love. Without whom we will fail no matter how much we try or desire to Love.

A new day. A perfect day is here. A day where we love God, all people, and our ownselves with all our heart, mind, and soul. And the sides are equal.

Peace will reign and rule,

Yulanda K.

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More thoughts (3 hours later): Enoch saw the LORD coming with tens of thousands of saints. Do not get it twisted Jesus is LORD. You must believe with your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and that He died fir you and lives to be saved. My point earlier about Enoch is that you will see that Jesus ia Lord and then actualize all that is glorious when you see the Body, too; the Church. So I conclude with Marvel not. You must be born again to see even being born again or translation itself. The Word is God is Jesus is Lord. See ya. -Yulanda K. (Shout out to two of my fave preachers. You know who you are :)

We Once Were Lost. I Have Been Found. Were You?

We Once Were Lost. I Have Been Found. Were You?
A Question For Every Believer. It's Time To Come To The Full Knowledge Of Truth.

Why I'm so strong about staying connected to Hempstead.

Many say send me I'll go. I am one. But some dismiss oftentimes the possibility of being already sent where as your place of deployment is exactly where you already are and always was and perhaps, from birth or the beginning.

This has to do with physical location, as well as the very soulish location or essence of who you are at heart. One of my favorite song's lyrics are as follows:

There is none like You.
No one does the things that You do.
I can search for all eternity long (and find)
There is none like You.

I, for quite sometime now have translated the song, refusing to any longer sing the above lyrics, but will only sing over the beloved, sweet melody these following words:

I am just like You.
I can do all the things that You do.
I can search for eternity long (But I've found)
I am just like You.

My version of the song is absolutely more and most accurate. I do not even have to get religiously deep. It is the very first chapter of the bible that says God made mankind in His image and likeness; both male and female. It is only after sin, the concept of not being like God enters. If the sin issue is gone, than the believer must re adopt the fact we are like God. There are now ones just like Him. If I'm the only one, so be it.

Secondly, the original lyrics sends us all on an everlasting search, that ends with a lie. This is disturbing. Not only arrival to the lie that we are not like Him disturbs, but also that we come to that conclusion after an everlasting search. To cast down that lyrical thought I go to this verse:

2 Timothy 3:7
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

I say all this to continue to get every believer to know they are as God is, and the truth is closer than you think. Search if you must, but the answer is here, and always has been. Stop the wild goose chase. There's so much work to be done.

I was sent; soulishy and physically. I love me some me, even as I love God and all of you. For me, there is no difference. Some think it blasphemous, but look again. Love is love and God is love.

Likewise, I conclude my physical location is also right and right for me. I am sent. It seems to me, the place considered darkest, like Hempstead, needs greater light and needs to be closest to light. Not that Hempstead is as bad as most think, but there is a negative stigma. We can't make darkness bright by always plucking from it light sent to it. And this is so often done in problematic cities and areas in America and the world; whether the label is accurate and deserved or not. I've written prior of those born in war torn places that know better and can do better and make a difference should start at home first. There are exceptions, but not many.

I will not be compared to, marginalized or defined by what Hempstead has been labeled.  But Hempstead will be compared to and redefined by who I am, what I accomplish, and what I BE. I boast, but it is what it is. This is faith and truth. Faith equaling truth is where the Body has to be now. This equals manifested glory for the believer and unbeliever. This is the very definition of liberty and justice for all.

Consider. Replace my name with yours. Replace my story and location with yours. And let us change the world.

Peace In and extended out,

-Yulanda K.

*Hempstead is the largest incorporated village in America, and is home to nearly every nationality, culture and race. It is great, and is about to make an open shew of its greatness*

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Light BE: Location Can Matter, Too.

Isaiah 9:2
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined.

A Firm Foundation: A Necessity

Globalization by way of branching out and extending ones borders differs from upheaval and moving from place to place.

I grew up in Hempstead and went to Uniondale schools. While I'm grateful to have my borders enlarged and I'm willing to physically travel to manifest all that is for me, my base of operations so to speak will always be Hempstead/Uniondale, NY.

I can't get around sounding arrogant and conceited with the following, but I know greatness is in me and is about to explode out. Why should young people or any, have to always be satisfied with role models outside of their neighborhoods? How much more effective would it be to encourage and motivate all, but especially the youth of a city or area that isn't often well thought of, than seeing one of their own greatly succeed? And to see that person always acknowledge from whence they came, as to confirm, they can do it, too.  Best yet, remain rooted and grounded in that same place, though their branches and limbs extend far. Trees can be transplanted, but it's not the norm.

For those of you who are Christian or knowledgable of the religion, think of it this way. Jesus was the greatest man to ever live. He saved the world. But in saving the whole world, He still is known as "Jesus of Nazareth". Nazareth was not well thought of, nor its residents. 

John 1:45...We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. 46 And Nathanael said to him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?...

Again. Outsourcing differs from globalization. One transports while the other reaches far while staying near and reaches high and low, from one location; a steady foundation.

I am Hempstead. I am Uniondale. I am Long Island. I am New York. I am America. I am World.

All people have roots. Plants die when they are constantly transplanted, and their roots constantly exposed. But it thrives and soaks in nutrients to grow sturdy and strong, then grows up and out best when it remains rooted and grounded. There are some exceptions but not as many as some would like to think. Many ignore this concept and thus we have much divorce, broken promises and partnerships, church shopping and hopping, selfishness called purpose, disloyalty, unfaithfulness, and a lack of integrity all around. Then, we try to teach values and character to young people. No Good.

#Consider. This is the way to peace. Faithful over a few; what is tangible and what's in hand, then you can be trusted with more and are allowed to rule much. Most get this concept in a way, but lack the totality of the message. Most do not appreciate that oftentimes the "few" is not to be traded for the "much", rather the few is contained in the much. God deals in multiplication and exponential growth rather than subtraction, trading, and division, though sometimes these are unavoidable and necessary.  When you well control a little, when the door creaks open and a slither of light is seen, many think it appropiate to let go or drop the care for the things that caused light to shine in the first place. Your first love and care is the mechanism that opens doors, like a garage door opener or remote control. You can disqualify yourself and that door can begin to slam shut, if you callously stop or trade the first for the latter. The first is in and of the latter. (Let every Christian say God bless Israel; our foundation, that allows us to love the world.)

If you love justice, continue to love it. Don't trade that love, the wife of your youth for any opportunity. But call to you greater opportunities that allow you to more greatly display your love for justice. This is integrity. I can go on with other examples, but I hope you see and apply this truth and concept to your life.

Peace In! And let it always remain for all to see.

-Yulanda K.

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Israel-Hamas-The Gaza Strip Nov. 2012

Israel-Hamas-The Gaza Strip Nov. 2012

There is a time when it is right to insert knowledge of religions in government and military conflicts. It is in dealing with the Middle East.

I have yet to see one that understands both sides, Israel's or Hamas/Palenstines, epecially understanding the conflict by way of each of their religious perspectives; the core, to attempt peace.
All prior have tried to broker peace by way of reasoning with political factions or through governmental policies. You can't. While you can not bridge peace without governmental leaders, not just between Israel and Hamas, but in all Middle Eastern matters, you really need true religious leadership; true and pure religious leadership from Islam and of Judaism is needed most.

Because of true care for innocent lives, sometimes well intentioned people can make it worse. The things done in the 1990's concerning the same areas at the heart of this conflict could have never made longterm peace and safety. If you knew me or heard me (perhaps some of you did), then you'd know I said these things before and in the 90's. 

The solution is to speak with religious leaders who have and will keep integrity to each religion, and not  just with those in government power or military power. The key word is integrity. We need those who will apply pure wisdom per Judaism and pure per Islam to sit at the table. They will see peace. Again. The key word is integrity. We do not need those looking to use the religions as a shield or excuse. We have been content to work with those who are willing to betray religion even for a seemingly good cause, and some who know they are for an unrighteous cause. It's deception and futile to keep going this route; insanity.

Many "good" religious people live here.  they are well-intentioned and desire peace and safety, especially for innocent life, but the treaties and deals are always only short-term because inevitably angst is heightened and re-ignited as the citizens, especially the restless, unbridled passion of youth in their religious studies. As they read and study religious documents daily, which is their custom, they will see injustice and will fight to make what is wrong right. In religious zeal, righteouness trumps peace. It doesn't matter whether we agree, this is their faith; Islamic nations AND Israel. So, it behooves us to bring peace by way of religious righteousness and not exclude religion. And also, it is wise to do it by way of true religious leaders on both sides that can accuratly explain what is done and why. If not, fighting will always find a way to resume.  I may say more later, but consider what I say.

God bless America. God bless Israel. And God bless ALL the world. Yes! God bless the Islamic Middle East too, including Palenstine and Egypt. If we start here, we can all win.

Peace In!

Yulanda K.
P.S. For all Christians who think I speak outside of Christ, you are wrong. Peace on Earth and good will toward ALL MEN; believer or not. We are to set an atmosphere of freedom that each may of their own free will, freely choose Christ if they are compelled. And we establish justice for all.

Yulanda K.
PS. I FaceBooked this piece uneditted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, but I thought it best to add it to my blog with some adjustments, but basically the same.

Afternotes:

Subsequent to the above, I learned President Obama sent or was sending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to broker a deal between Israel and Palenstine, as both sides claimed a desire for a cease-fire.
Below were my immediate tweets about that.

I adore Bill, but Pres. Obama does well in sending the other Clinton; STILL Sec. of State Hillary Clinton 2deal w/ Israel/Hamas conflict. Good.

(W/last post) I scheduled another comment about Israel/Hamas written earlier(the piece above, but uneditted) that will post@12:35p.
It has 2do w/ the longterm.
Peace!
Y.K.

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What Happened To Compromise? Well, What Happened To "No comment" ?

We keep asking what happened to compromise. Well, what happened to "No comment" ?

Some know I am one who LOVES to KNOW EVERYTHING and is also a constitutional purist with great love for foundational truth. "Get back to the basics to move forward", I often say. But I also am a propent of seeing every side and angle of every issue. This is the only way to have full resolution and not patchwork. To stop the bleeding in any cause or issue, is a good thing, but it is never the end goal. The goal is always to heal and cure. (I am still trying to explain why compromise is good but not best. It is a bandaid oftentimes, but stops short of completion. But that is another point.) I must say the following:

I do not believe that "Freedom of the Press", found in the very first amendment of our Constitution, translates in to a "Right to know Everything", especially when it may be a matter of national security and risk to our country.

I do not think myself smarter to have figured this out. Others know this truth, too. But telling sometimes gives political advantage. And also, there is more pressure than ever for politicians to say something; anything from the media and voting public. Power to the people. Yes. Our vote counts, but it can't be used as a carrot to extract what is not beneficial. Even if they do, public servants should have enough integrity to not fall for it, any political party, candidate or potential candidate should only do what is wise and proper. I understand the difficulty in this era, however. If Democrats or "candidate A" doesn't speak, Republicans or "candidate B" will or visa versa.  One party looks as if they are hiding something, and will most likely lose the race, regardless if they are right and best. So all put out talking points, usually slated to their advantage. Hence, Amb. Rice and all Republican counter arguments on Benghazi. This has to stop. Now, both sides admit they do not have all the facts. They say that now, because there is no longer a prize or election in balance. I will continue to defend Amb. Rice, though. She did lean toward "spontaneous protests" but said again and again that the investigation had not yet been concluded.  Political gamesmanship can cost lives. Stop. Think.

If you read my posts and blogs, I have been consistent with this issue, while still calling for truth. In August, I was very upset with Sen. John McCain for publically speaking about military strategy on Fox News Sunday.  I wrote a short blog about it. This was before Benghazi.  I expect better of our representatives, especially senior reps.

As for the media, let's flesh it out. I do understand they have constitutional rights and a responsibility to the public; America and abroad. Indeed I exercise and use this right in writing these comments. But it amazes me that out of the same mouth, media reports and seems outraged that the woman from the Pertraeus alledged affair is being investigated about possible "secrets" she may have access to; how up in arms they are about the possibility of a civillian having access, all while they demand to know all the "secrets" too. Huh? It seems as if it is a scandal if one without proper security clearance has access, but patriotic if all of America, still without any security clearance, knows. Again. Huh? What? Sometimes we are so smart and engaged, we don't link all wisdom and knowledge together. I can say much more, but I will leave it here.

As I said in a previous tweet, some things, we, the general public should not know. DO NOT LIE! We are not saying to cover, lie or distort. I am only asking, what ever happed to, "No Comment".

We know Americans has VALID trust issues. There was a time when we would not question any political leader. Scandals have hardened us. I know. I stand where you stand, too. But the answer is not in making all tell all when it potentially puts our nation at risk. The answer lies in restoring integrity by electing people of integrity we can trust with truth. This breach can and must be repaired. It has been torn in many spheres, so knowledge has been John Q's refuge. But we have not stopped to see, that while we take comfort in knowledge, our enemies are collecting data for our doom and destruction. We must walk a line. The only way to do so, is to elect leaders of integrity and character we can trust with getting truth and facts, but also to be silent, without evil intent, when appropiate. This is a properly functioning perfect Republic, of which America stands and to which we have pledeged allegiance.

Let us not forget. Truth sets free. Integrity holds together a firm foundation on which the greatest building can be built. Character is honororable. To honor means to hold in high regard knowing the person will not lead you wrong or will be transparent if they make a mistake of pure, good intent. But loose-lips, can still sink ships when the enemy hears. If all hearing were friends, no problem. But we know that's not the case. Now there is a time to be transparent no matter who hears. You have to meditate and know which times are which. Leaders instictively know, and can explain timing to all.
(Ten+ years. I will leave it at that.)

Let's see big picture and details. Let's always be in the moment. And let's always consider all.

God bless America.

Yulanda K.

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Grace and Favor Without Righteousness is MOST Dangerous

Grace and favor without righteousness is MOST dangerous, but possible. Watch and pray.

We must rightly judge between those making mistakes, and an unrighteous heart or mindset. And even believers still possess freewill and the ability to BE unrighteous willingly. It is these that refuse to repent, though they are aware and speak greatly about God's great mercy and His unlimited capacity to forgive anything, anytime, as many times, forever. The sons of God have that same capacity.

But the intents of the heart, even while sinning, factors greatly in determining whether you are drawn to God for mercy and thus it was only a mistake, or run away and cover, and thus it was not a mistake.

I do not think this is rocket science. If it is a mistake, you would so easily repent; turn around and lay it down, and seek forgiveness and mercy. But if it was purposeful and still of evil intent, you will not repent and come for forgiveness, fearing you will HAVE to turn around, lay it down, AND possibly give up the spoils. Is this not the real issue. 

It is similar for the forgiver. The intents of a forgivers heart determines whether or not their arms remain open and actively remains seeking and hoping the one needing to repent, does so. Some want to hold things over other peoples head, love looking better by comparison instead of desiring equality even in righteousness, and love the possibility of gaining the reward of the rebellious.

Imagine if the the servant that had 5 purposely discouraged the servant that had 1 from doing right, perceiving that he would oneday gain what the 1 had if the slothful servant kept doing what he was. Indeed, that was the end result, but how sinister would it be if one servant purposely wants, and causes others to sin, so he could gain all. Can't forgive them, that would ruin the plan. Indeed, that servant can no longer be considered to be righteous themself, though they are doing everything right. This mind set differs from the one that holds out for true change.

Hence, I am both doing right myself, but also preaching with everything I have to the unrighteous. I preach repent and do right before it is too late. And there is a too late. This is a finite existence.  I am always ready, desiring and am in a state of forgiveness, with arms wide open. But it would not be  good for your soul if I did not continue to seek to cease the offense by preaching you must confess and repent. And for those of you outside of Jesus, receive Him and be saved.

Oh. Matters of the heart. They can be understood, if we continue to seek.

Adam and Eve sinned and then wanted to remain in that sin. I can really break it down. It was more than they feared God. They liked what they have found and become when they ate the forbidden fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They wanted their sin, and the presence of God, too.

This is where most Christians and sons of God, like Adam and Eve, are now. They are quite aware of scriptures like His mercy endureths forever, and there is now no condemnation in Christ Jesus, and teachings on God's unconditional #Love. All these doctrines are true. But you can not have your proverbial (though not an actual proverb) "cake and eat it too". What I am seeing is many want all the mercy and love, but continue to sin. And the sin is removed by repentance of heart, meaning you not only apologize and stop, you turn from it totally. You hate it. There are so many still trying to conive and see how they can have both, even using my teachings on the strait and narrow way. It does not work without purity, seeking the kingdom of God and all its righteousness first, having a "do unto others..." heart, a heart that desires and wills to love everybody above all, and the only way to do all of these things....Have Jesus as Lord and the Holy Spirt. All keep trying to find my "secret", or imitate or much worse "translate" me. Without His Spirit, you are the epitome of Adam and Eve all over again, eating forbidden and ill gotten fruit. What God downloads to me, is for me and mine to give to you. Some of you do not have the ability to even understand what you hear and read. But now God says give it to them, like Israel that demanded meat. God gave them strong meat and they choked on it. Just like Israel who demanded a king, God gave them Saul.

In my situation, I have seen where they desire forgiveness, mercy, and love but none repents. This leads me to believe you want to keep sinning or keep the effects of your sin. Insincere. So, neither God or me is obligated.

Selah. Meditate. Consider. Think. Study.

Wisdom is 1st, then seek an understanding as to why it is wise.

Love always,

Yulanda K.

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I Must Continue Until Repentance Comes

We have to accurately portray the full gospel as best we can. Wouldn't it be easier to just confess and say I'm sorry than preaching to your victim about unforgiveness, especially when the accusation is not true?
We are to forgive. Yes. But imagine the person is Hell bent on continuing with you and doing it to other people?
Imagine while some one is punching a person in the face again and again, they preach to that person about unforgiveness while they are still punching. Or, it is just as bad if they are watching another punch you.
If you walk in on a person being violated in anyway. Even if you are Jesus Christ. Do you first stop the assault or preach about unforgiveness? And parents. If they are both your children do you not teach both forgiveness and repentance?
There is an insidious hope by some of my victimizers. We will terrorize her until she becomes like us and do it too. Or until we successfully take away everything from her and steal all. And we will do it FOREVER until she is moved either way. And the ace in the hole is that if she says anything or cries for justice, we still have her. We will now say she is in unforgiveness and that's the sin. She is as we are. They have lied, cheated and distorted to make these things happen. I'm perfect because I perfectly follow the Lord. If you know differently, state your case and allow me to repent. Or, if you believe in forgiveness no matter what then get me back in my Church, tell my family to tell the truth, give me credit for every word an idea stolen, promote me on my job, and open every door. Place me in every rightful place I have been graced by God for. But you will not have this both ways.

We will not bend or bow. And what they don't understand is that we are crying out not just for ourselves but for their souls too. Repent. That's what God is saying. Confess and repent and deliver me!

-Yulanda K.

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Do You Love America or Money and Power?

Do you love America or money and power? The two are not mutually exclusive, but when there is a choice to be made, which will you choose?  If we all make the best choice; love, we will all experience a prosperity flood gate, like never before in America. Make it rain strip club style, not hurricane style. (That joke may be too much for some on so many different levels, but I kid. I joke. I'm pure. To the pure, all things are pure...and apparently, all things are funny, too:)

I wrote a piece about Mitt Romney and his business foreign affair practices, such as off shore accounts and outsourcing. I did it by way of explaining a slang term called, "Ride or Die".

If you read my posts, I long ago said similar about investors.

I will be short.

If you need the money, cash out. But if you are cashing in your stocks because you think America's financial standing will fail, and you do not have to, you yourself have made the negative speculation a self fulfilling prophecy.

If individuals from a foreign county divest from American companies due to negative speculation that is wise. It is neither a matter of love for America or who won an election. But for an American to do so, and then complain or stand in awe as the Dow drops, I'm in awe. You did it! You chose your personal situation over the country, which isn't always a bad thing, but then don't preach to me "God Bless America".  When push comes to shove, you do not have America's back. Even worse, in the melee you threw in some pot-shots of your own. You bet against the house. No good. But it is your right.

Think. Many are taking their ball and going home because they lost an election? Businessmen. Companies. MiddleClass America. This is love? I wrote a blog on this, too.

If a financial institution is about to fail, it is wise for all who hears about it to take their money and run. But the owners should not. They should keep their money invested in the company, and add more if they are able and if necessary, to save it, if they truly believe it is worth saving.

Is America worth saving? (I just flashed back to a scene from It's A Wonderful Life. Lol!)

Remember Enron? Indeed they did just the opposite. They took all the money for themselves and ran, but stayed just close enough to smile and wave as the employees sank with the ship. And remenber. They were also the cause of the sinking ship. Oh! The sheer memory still makes me up chuck! Yuk!

Is America worth saving? Then, don't do an "Enron" to your own country. Unless you absolutely need the finances to survive, don't bet against the house. Hang in there. We are all in this together.

Let's all have a "Ride or Die" mentality with works that shew it. But we will live and not die. America will thrive.

Truly, God has and will continue to bless America.

Yulanda K.

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Compromise By Way Of Time Release?

Compromise By Way Of Time Release?

Perhaps compromise can be by way of timing inorder for each public servant to keep personal and ideological integrity of those who voted for them to be their representatives and their constituents, while still moving America #forward, up, and out of this current financial mess.

Can we take a little more from the rich to pay down the debt (I can't believe I'm writing that. I as well hate #RobinHood, but hear me out:), extend the tax cuts for the middle class and poor (don't like that much either), but adopt a time table for both these tax rates to expire when the debt gets to a certain level, and then have a new system ready to kick in? Work on and hopefully implement a whole new Tax code and system; complete #Tax Reform (prayerfully with a Federal #Flattax).

Is this viable compromise?

We must also make sure this never happens again. The "rich", can not forever be made to pay more for the irresponsibility of government or any individual.

While the cuts and raises are applied. Cuts to the lower class to act as a safety net and shelter, which means funding to some of the social programs, though not all, has to decrease. The aid is still there, only it is now in the form of cuts. And raises in the form of a tax increase to those making over $250,000. But the increase must go primarily if not all to pay down the debt, or else this is all in vain.

And of course, as hinted above, before all or packaged with tax reform, we need a completely balanced budget that includes funds set aside for unexpected war or conflict, natural disasters, and the unexpected.  We must become fiscally responsible, or else we forever punish good success. Most will always be driven to reach for that American dream, but only to be punished for arriving. That's not fair. But we (notice "faith" people how I said "we" :), will suck it up for a short time, so that the next generation or the one after will not have to, if we do right now.

I'm still trying to explain my position on compromise. If on any given issue, the parties are close, then compromise is optimum. But in a completely polarized climate, it may not be.

It is possible to bring together many different sides brick by brick, layer by layer, without compromising each. This is the very definition of building. It is sturdiest when each brick is strong.

We see, our financial solution may be able to be solved using every valid view, and compromise could possibly be a matter of timing as to when to implement which ideal. One ideolgy proceeding the next, along with some over lap.

I believe most want what's best, so let us take it all in.

Considering all, always.

God Bless America.

Yulanda K.

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If You See Something Say Something: The Righteous Want To Be Judged

I do not want to go through the scriptures again now, but judging is a good thing, not just from God above, but even one to another. The righteous want to be judged, but the judgement must be pure, and accurate.

Be careful in judging from afar, especially with no communication. And definately don't judge without the Holy Spirit and knowledge of the Word of God.  If you care for the person's soul you are judging, you should want them to be healed. So, speak to them about what you see and may be thinking, whenever possible.

I'll speak for myself. Either I have a biblical answer for why I do what I do, or I will repent and count on grace to keep me from doing it again, by being. I'm rarely spiritually ignorant. If you see me out of the way, it is rebellion. #Transparency. #Honesty. I constantly, but without condemnation, examine myself. I have to be right. I will not let any Word of God concerning my life, or any part of Jesus' death be in vain. It's not an option. So, speak to me.

If I stop doing something when I see you, it is due to respect and a giving of attention, especially to authority, or what I am doing may not be disobedient, only private.

I will continue to teach, preach, rightfully divide, and cast down everything that exalts itself against the right, wise, and perfect knowledge of God.

Love always and peace in!

-Yulanda K.

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God Bless America: Bless Principles, Not Inconvient Preferences

God Bless America: Bless Principles, Not Inconvient Preferences

Those with W.I.C benefit cards are not the only ones looking for welfare and entitlements. There are Blacks, Women, Latinos, LBGT's, Evangelicals, the Young, the Poor, Businessmen, and the Super Rich, as well. These are all groups that want their own way and confuse preference with justice.

Our country is moving from "We The People" where we are both Individual and Separate, yet One Whole; Inter-Dependance to "Each of Us" where all are for self and will only group together by common cause to get something. The latter isn't in and of itself wrong, except if it is used to gain by strong-arm or majority things that should not be gained. For example, no "common-trait" majority can constitutionally, unfairly mistreat any minority, even a minority of one. And also, it is wrong in the respect that the "Each of Us" scenario leans toward selfishness in those not of the group when the cause is righteous. If whatever is to be gained is pure, just, right, full of integrity and lawful, then all those that will not gain or benefit from it should desire it just as much, and fight for it on behalf and with those who will benefit. We saw this with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. If it had not been for White Americans and those of the majority valuing what was simply humane, I may have to sit in the back of the bus tomorrow. I hate the back of the bus, too. (Shout out to all that fought those fights :)

Wow. I did not mean to say this much on this subject. I talk, well I guess, write too much. 

Let us come together for every good cause based on our Constitution and Humanity alone. This will help decrease the deficit, stop gridlock in Washington, repair and build better relationships abroad, and solve many problems. We can do it. We have done it. Let's get back to the basics to move #forward.

God Bless All of America. Bless its' principles and not our preferences when they are inconvient and sometimes flat out unconstitutional; majority or not, influential or not.

Peace In!

-Yulanda K.

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God Bless America: The America of Our Fore-Fathers And Not Another

God Bless America: The America of our Fore-Fathers and not another.

We must recognize greatness to be great and understand what makes something or someone great.
America is a great country. What makes it great is its' founding principles, and its citizens willingness to follow them.

Just as a Christian must follow the Word of God to be considered a good Christian, Americans must follow the Constitution.

Every structure is only as good as its' foundation. If the foundation faulters, the structure is sure to follow and eventually fall and fail. This is what is happening to America now in some way or another. But there is hope.

Please read the Declaration of Independance.
Read the Constition and Bill of Rights. This is America. Please don't get mad, just consider. I'm a born again, evangelical Christian, but the above documents are the founding principles, and not the bible. Many values were taken from the bible and Judeo-Christian beliefs, but the Christian founders set it the way it is for good reason. And I believe it was God breathed.

With this said, follow The Apostle Paul's lead. In every situation, with all legislation, we must be careful to make sure all we do; every bill and every idea lays firmly ontop of the foundation already laid. The foundation that makes America great. The principle of structure, layer by layer, is what makes anything remain strong as it grows. It should be done on your job, when visiting someones home, and in Church. Yes. There is a time for revolution, but by revelation only and it must improve all's hope or set a wrong right. The "Equal Right" Amendments of the Bill of Rights are a great example. They were not new, they only extended or ensured that the justice and liberty provided by our constitution would be applied to all men AND women.  Similar is Paul's doctrine of grace, whether bond or free, male or female, Jew or Gentile. It was not new, just newly revealed to the masses.

Concerning building upon a foundation, look at these scriptures:

Romans 15:20
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.

Continue with the Corinthian scripture and you will get a picture of what could happen when you're not careful, and begin to build and/or make rules that do not fit the founding principles of a thing. I believe that is where America is now. It is both Republicans and Democrats, Conservatives and Liberals, and every entitlement group that just wants their way, not their right; their preference.

Welfare and entitlements are not just for those with W.I.C benefit cards. Blacks, Women, Latinos, LBGT's, Evangelicals, Young, Poor, Businessmen, and The Super Rich are all social groups that want their own way and confuse preference with justice.

Notice how I can use the bible to explain our country without using it to justify legally changing our country. As I often say, I'm in awe of our founders. They put a masterpiece together for sure.

Remember or find out why America is great and fight for that America, not your preference. Then, use what America is, especially that very great First Amendment to influence and change by preaching the gospel.

God Bless America from sea to shining sea. And continue to forever crown our good with brotherhood.

Please allow me a little religious folly to conclude with,
Amen.

-Yulanda K.

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The God of this World

The God Of This World: Neither the Unsaved or The saved seem To Grasp both Sides.

Straight and narrow is the way and FEW find it. That word few always has bothered me. It still does.

One wants me to be poor to be righteous. One side seems to say be rich, by any means necessary.

While for this composition it will appear as if I'm just talking of money period. But I'm talking about the system. And the system includes not just money, but power and influence and control.

Its not that you're poor, its how you became poor at issue. Did you gamble your wealth away. #responsibility. Not that we will not help you at all then, but we support the #responsible poor, giving them opportunity to prosper, while teaching the #irresponsible to be responsible.

Likewise, its not about being rich, its how you got rich; righteously unto good success or immorally. And you can gain legally, WHILE BEING IMMORAL.

God wants us to prosper but He has a bible way. Math 6:33 says seek ye 1st the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.

But there is one sin and system God calls a god of this world. Its not homosexuality, because its personal. Its not abortion, because it concerns 2 or 3 including the father. I AM NOT MAKING LIGHT OF OF THESE SINS. But, it is manna, a system of IMMORAL gain of money and substance, though it can be legal, sometimes. This system effects the world because not all will be gay or struggle with homosexuality, not all will struggle with bringing life in the world. Some do not want to be pregnant or even can get pregnant. BUT NO MATTER HOW FRUGAL, CHEAP, OR FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE OR JUST VERY NON HIGH MAINTENANCE YOU ARE---- YOU NEED SUBSTANCE OF SOME SORT!

Look. Look at what bought our country to where we are. Look at the financial scandals. What the gays made them do it! THINK!! It is the old 3 card monty. They are placing immorality as an issue so they can again do what they want financially.

With the personal sins, we can preach the gospel. Now the gospel can change the finances too, but we must attack the system because it is effecting all even globally. MANNA IS THE GOD OF THIS WORLD!

Please hear. From 2000 until now. What really caused the problems we are having. And for the most part, it wasn't the liberals. But I will not vote parties, because I believe theiir are folks in both parties with a greed problem, instead of a prosperous mind set. So  vote ppl.
Protect freedom. Protect it with all you have. Even if they are free to sin, we have the power of the gospel. But to let the "little ppl" be blatantly robbed again and again. To stop liberty and justice FOR ALL. That's when our struggles will truly begin. You will have peace and safety but then....
Read your bible. The 7th Church is here. What was their problem? problem. Not dressing right? #THINK.
#VoteObama

Yulanda K.

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