LETTING GO

...............................IN ORDER TO LET GOD 

Anyone who has read my writings over the years have witnessed the evolution my ideology, a.k.a. Nettie-isms. I have gone through a series of changes which required my letting go of ideas, behaviors and even relationships. Change should be for the better, it should not occur because of some fancy speech or because a bunch of people think it is a good idea.  I like to believe that the reason my Facebook friends has grown from about 500 in the beginning of 2020 to close to 4,595 (as of this writing) is because of my personal growth which is based on my using common sense and accumulating knowledge and applying wisdom.

I am a people watcher. During this ‘scamdemic’  I have been taking note of the mindsets of Christians and the American Negro. (Note: I do not deny the virus but I do have a problem with the solution- $$$)

I have gotten on my soap box on more than one occasion regarding the failure of most churches as it pertains to preparing Believers for emergencies.  I have also joined the Conservative Black Americans Chorus as we sing: “It’s OK to Leave the Plantation” as we try to share truths, facts and love to those who have darker pigment. 

As we come to the end of another year I am changing my conversation. I will no longer tell people who seem to know everything, but are so obviously ignorant, to study. Clearly these adult beings are simply to immature to know how to study.

2 TIMOTHY 2:15 KING JAMES VERSION

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

I love the King James Bible it makes me think. Unfortunately, many people are embracing more “modern” translations to read, these translations are gentler. Look at the New International Version of 2 Timothy 2:15:

2 TIMOTHY 2:15 NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

In his letter to Timothy the Apostle Paul did not say: Dear Timothy do the best you can and God will understand. No! He said: Study so that God will approve of your actions.

What I have seen in 2020, and prior to, are a group of people who have been  doing their “best”, based on the worlds standards thinking “God knows my heart”! 

I submit to all who dare to read my writings: The hear to f God’s children is lacking! And it is time to let go of the traditions of man and follow the teachings of YHWH! 

1 CORINTHIANS 13:11-12  

11  When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 

12  For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 

Children follow the crowd. Children do as they are told. Children do not have the ability to live independent of popular opinion. As children grow they become more independent in their thinking, at least they should.

As adults, regardless of the type or number of degrees, diplomas, certificates or life experiences we have, we realize that there are some things that are beyond our ability to comprehend. There are things, however, that we can understand if we put the information received in context. Children live by their feelings, “when I became a man, I put away childish things”.  To many adults are living by their feelings which change without tacking into consideration the circumstance, or context, in which they are in.

HOSEA 4:6  

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. 

Ignorant! That is what we are; without the knowledge or understanding necessary to survive. 

Years ago I realized, as I studied, that I will not ever know as much as I need to know, but if I added the wisdom and knowledge of others to what I knew I would do better than what I was doing. As I look back over my 60 years I can see how I perished because of ignorance, lack of knowledge. For years now, decades, I have been trying to help people help themselves by sharing the information that I had to learn the hard way, it has not been as effective as I wanted it to be. 

We are each unique individuals, born with special gifts and a God given purpose; we are created in the image and likeness of Him not them. God is not like: the college professor, a church leader, a parent, or a social group; He is I AM. Most of us know YHWH IS in theory but not in application.  People continue to put more trust in man than they do Him, these individuals site “the science” or “historical” facts to justify their thinking primarily because of how uncomfortable they feel when they are surrounded by those who do not agree.

It is uncomfortable to be different. Ask any individual who was born different, those with body deformities and such.

To many, including the American Negro, focus on the wrongs of slavery bad as it was we cannot undo what has been done.  By focusing on the sins of a group of people, not all White people owned slaves, the successes of many individuals who succeeded despite slavery and prejudice are ignored. I am not suggesting that we forget about the pains of the past but that we must let go of its’ stronghold on us in order to embrace a more positive future.

As Christians we should understand the concept: not everyone is our friend. The modern Christian wants to get along with everyone and are willing to overlook un-biblical philosophies. Sanctification has not been taught properly, my opinion, in most churches.

To sanctify is to separate yourself, to become different on purpose by declaring you will follow Jesus not man. 

This virus has revealed the churches that are submitted more to man than God. A church leader should be discipling, teaching, God’s children how to seek His face and follow Him not what is trending. But, everything cannot be blamed on a virus, COVID-19 made everything more obvious. 

I am glad to see so many young men and women who are letting go of the traditions of their parents and embracing the truth of God’s word. This is what happened in the book of Exodus, the old folks were left behind and the young people entered into the promises of YHWH. 

I am disappointed to see so many men and women rejecting their true heritage of faith and family. Black people, in particular, have accepted the sweet words of the Democrat party despite it being the party of slavery, welfare and other handouts; whereas Conservatives want to give a hand up. 

I am not unique, there are many Black men and women who think like me. It is sad that non-Black Conservatives treat us like we are more special than we are. Being vocal does not give you greater status than those who are not vocal it just means we are subject to greater criticism. 

As we leave 2020 and enter 2021 I know that many people of color will not let go; I grieve for them. They will, despite referring to themselves as Christian, hold onto the false narrative that good and evil are based on skin color. They will ignore the fact that the very people they support are the ones promoting their annihilation. Their church leaders will help the liberal organizations by pointing out the sins of the Republicans and not talking about the past or present transgressions of the Democrats. 

Ezekiel 12:2 (King James Version) 

Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house. 

As we head in to 2021, it is important that individuals let go of their past ideologies and be ready to embrace truths- it will be hard because two truths are being presented to each individual. Pray for seeing eyes and hearing ears. IT IS TIME TO GROW UP! 

                                                                        written by Marsha L F Randolph

NETTIE-OLOGY /NETTIE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L F RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted. 

SCRIPTURES QUOTED ARE AS CITED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:

Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

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RAISED NOT TO HAVE

                                                       ...a Failure Mindset.

NETTIE-ISM: I had this thought the other day: “Many of us were raised to not have.”  If something is repeated often enough, and there is no effort to disprove it, it becomes a reality. 

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Born around 1797, Isabella Bomfree, aka Sojourner Truth,  was an abolitionist, and an author. In 1864 this freed slave met with Abraham Lincoln. Lack of education did not stop her. 

Hiram Revels was the First Black Senator, a Republican, in 1870. I am sure he knew that there were White people who did not like him and did not want him to be in office. Prejudice did not stop him. 

History is filled with men and women of all colors that overcame objections, real racism, in order to succeed. How did such people as George Washington Carver, Fredrick Douglas, Sarah Breedlove (aka Madam C J Walker), and Harriet Tubman become historical examples of success? Because they were aware of how people felt about them but they did not let it stop them.

Barak H Obama became the first Black President in American History not because he was “only half Black” but because he did what was necessary to achieve his goal. President Obama was not raised with an “I can’t because they will not let me” mindset. Most of his developmental years were outside the influence of the negative attitudes of the American Poverty Pimps. 

Poverty Pimps are those who actually profit off of a people group being poor. If you add up all the non-profit organization that have been created to combat the issues that plague the minority, Black and Hispanic, community, it is my opinion that the problem should have been solved by now. So why have they not been? Because if the problem was solved these people would be out of a job!

How about the church? Many churches push the concept of tithes AND offerings, even within the  low income communities. People who have nothing give because, according to the church leader, God will supply all they need because of their obedience to his/ her word. Many people who really cannot afford to give as much as they do “bless” their church leader with a “love offering” believing they will be blessed in return- they are still struggling. The proof is in the results of their actions: during this COVID-19 scam-demic the people still do not have all that they need. The church itself gets bigger and bigger and the leaders assets increase yet the people who are poor remain poor. Of course there are those who do a little better but not as well as they could if they gave with common sense and learned how to manage their money properly.

MY RANT: God is not a Las Vegas casino. You don’t put 10% of your income and get 10 -30- or 100 times your investment. You don’t go “all-in with an offering and receive the rewards of a full house. God is not a Scratch off lottery ticket- give a dollar and hope you get 5 thousand dollars a week for the rest of your life.

I attended a church that offered a Dave Ramsey financial class. The class cost money, $100, at the time. Dave Ramsey made money, the church made money but most of the people who started the course did not finish the course thus they did not make money.  END OF RANT.

Since Donald J Trump has been President, Hollywood and the news personalities have been telling Black people  they cannot succeed because of rich White racist people like Donald J Trumpp.  “Racism” has become a reason why Black people cannot: study in school, work hard on a job or clean up their own neighborhood.  The term ‘Systemic Racism’ was created to discredit White success amid Black lack, when Obama was in office it was racism’ statistical racism sounds more foreboding thus it has become the liberal chant since 2016. 

Statistically speaking Black people  have a greater chance of surviving an encounter with the police than exiting the womb or walking down the streets of an inner city BUT they are being told repeatedly by the media and more recently Hollywood that law enforcement is the problem not abortion or Black on Black crime. Both the media and entertainers, which includes athletes,  push this narrative so that people will not look at their abuse of both Black and Hispanic individuals. 

A generation of people who have been raised to hate “whitey” are now raising children to believe they cannot 'have' because they are oppressed by people who look different than they do. Somehow, America has raised a people group who really believe they cannot obtain their dream.

I was not raised with a lack mentality. I was raised with the understanding that I could be whoever I wanted to be if I assumed responsibility for my actions. Yes, there are people who do not want me to succeed, most of the people who put obstacles in my path are other Black people. Note: I am talking about me not you.

It is unfortunate, that there is a segment of the population that believe  Black Conservatives should not exist. Just like, despite being the majority, most Black slaves did not leave the plantation because they were told bad things would happen if they did.

ROMANS 12:2 KING JAMES VERSION

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 

In order to renew your mind you have to study and use common sense. In order to renew your mind you have to step away from what you are used to and surround yourself with people who are where you want to go, this is uncomfortable not racist. In order to renew your mind you must reject the advice of people who have been telling you the same thing for years, clearly it is not working.   As Americans who happen to be Black, people need to focus on the success of the past not the problems, that is the beginning stages of renewing your mind.. 

Jeremiah G Hamilton, born in Haiti 1806/1807, was the first Black American multi-millionaire.   Think about it! This man came to America, learned the language and the system and made money. He did not have a failure mindset. 

Dear Black folk, if you are going to look back- stop looking at slavery and start looking at those who succeeded despite. If you are going to quote Scripture look at: Joseph who was imprisoned and succeeded, Sampson who used his imprisonment for greatness, Paul and Silas  who worshiped God despite being in prison, and John who was boiled in oil and continued doing what God called him to do. 

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Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

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WHERE IS GOD NOW?

HEBREWS 13:5 KING JAMES VERSION

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

NETTIE-ISM: Jesus promised not to leave us, yet many people act as if He is gone and until the rapture we are on our own. Why pray if you don’t believe He is listening to you? Where is God in your life? 

PSALM 139:7-16 KING JAMES VERSION

7  Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 

8  If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 

9  If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 

10  Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 

11  If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. 

12  Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. 

13  For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. 

14  I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. 

15  My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 

16  Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. 

According to Psalm 139:13, YHWH is with the aborted babies so why would He not be with you in your times of trouble. Why would He not be with Americans and citizens of other countries as we go through all of these trials. 

Let me editorialize Psalm 139:8:   If Donald J Trump is President He, God, will be with us. If Joe Biden is President He, God, will be with us. Is Biden God’s best? No! But, those who study Scripture know that God has allowed man to decide between death and life (Deuteronomy 30:19) revealing that the right choice would be life. 

The United States of America is at a pivotal point in its’ existence.  With the American Revolution we were united, one nation under God. After the Pearl Harbor bombings we came together to fight a common enemy. Today, like September 11, 2001, this country is being attacked by people who hate our faith and our way of living. Today, like the Civil War there is an ideological battle going on that is causing friends and family to sever relationships. It is important, therefore, to remember God is with those who are with Him.

JOHN 14:1 KING JAMES VERSION

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 

When Donald J Trump is sworn in again, Satan will not be happy. Remember, when the children of Israel entered the promised land there were battles to fight. I find it necessary to point out that not everyone entered the blessings of God, but among those who did were two out of the 12 spies and those who believed the two. 

Note: 2 out of 12 is a 17% success rate. If there were approximately six million Israelites in the wilderness then a little over one million actually made it to the promised land. Most of the men and women aged 70 or older did not make it in (Psalm 90:10). To not believe the Word of God is to chose death.

I believe (which is why this Blog is called Nettie-ology) that those of us who have stood firm and endured to the end will be blessed. 

MARK 13:13 KING JAMES VERSION

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 

The question is never: Where is God? The question always is: Where are you?

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Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

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IT'S NOT MIDNIGHT

 

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NETTIE-ISM: I was praying about the election fiasco the USA finds itself in and the Christian response. I have to take a step away from Facebook from time to time because the comments are very discouraging. 

I firmly believe it si God’s will that Donald J Trump remain President. I also believe that the Democrats with their liberal / socialist ideology are trying to steal the election and they have positioned people in places to make sure they can do so successfully, BUT GOD! 

How many Believers have made plans and God has changed them? Do we think that an omnipotent God cannot change the plans of the unBeliever? 

I was praying, prior to writing this, and the thought came to me: “And at midnight.”

What happened, biblically, at midnight?

Exodus 12:29 (King James Version) 

 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. 

Acts 16:25-26 (King James Version) 

25  And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 

26  And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 

Quite a few things happened at midnight. Why is this important? In Exodus Pharaoh thought he had won and the children of Israel were totally dependent on God- they had no idea how He was going to save them. In Acts Paul and Silas were bound in prison, they had no idea what was going to happen to them. In Exodus the children of Israel were saved by the blood which had been place over their door post. In Acts Paul and Silas were delivered because they chose to worship God. 

Nothing happened in the day when all could see. Nothing happened in the evening time as people were finishing their work. Something happened when people assumed it was over. Egypt and the prisoners were quiet; tomorrow was another day.

Matthew 25:5-6 (King James Version) 

5  While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 

6  And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 

“They all slumbered and slept” no one expected anything else to happen and that is when it happened. 

Many of us have been praying and praying for this country. We have petitioned God to deliver America from the hands of demonic forces, Satan. Some people are losing hope others are walking wounded. 

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (King James Version) 

8  We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 

9  Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 

10  Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 

Spiritual battles are not easy, especially one that has such high stakes. The only way to endure is to keep your eyes on Jesus. 

Hebrews 12:1-3 (King James Version) 

1  Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 

2  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

3  For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 

This is the season of Advent, a time in which we remember the anticipation of His coming and the birth of our Lord and Savior. Let’s not be like those who could not believe because he was born in a manger and not in a palace. Let us not not doubt His authority because He lived as a man, or His ability because He was seen as the Carpenter’s son. We must remember that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, lived as a man, was crucified and died and on the third day rose again. We must remember who He is and who we are in Him.

The question becomes:  Do you believe Joe Biden will become President because the Democrats are better at cheating and the creator of heaven and earth just cannot handle it? Do you believe God has been weakened by the intelligence of the Democrats? Do you really believe that God would allow a group of people who are anti-Israel, anti-Christianity, pro-abortion, and pro-same sex unions to cheat their way into office?

Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because their were no righteous in the entire community, Lot was allowed to escape. There are many Believers in America and it is not midnight yet. 

Keep praying. 

                                                   written by Marsha L F Randolph

NETTIE-OLOGY /NETTIE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L F RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted. 

SCRIPTURES QUOTED ARE AS CITED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:

Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

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WE ARE IN A SPIRITUAL BATTLE

NETTIE-OLOGY: We often say "we are in a spiritual battle"  but we don’t always believe it. We are in a spiritual battle not only as a nation but as individuals. It is time to fight!

MATTHEW 4:1-11 

1  Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 

2  And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 

3  And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 

4  But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 

5  Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 

6  And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 

7  Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 

8  Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 

9  And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 

10  Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 

11  Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. 

If our Lord was attacked doing the work of Father God we cannot be surprised when we are attacked doing the right thing.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:13-18 

13   We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 

14  Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. 

15  For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 

16  For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 

17  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 

18  While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 

The problem is, a lot of us are fainting! We are losing confidence in the Word of God, perhaps because we have put to much trust in man. 

2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 

I include myself in the category of a “fainter” because I was becoming discouraged. Not about the country but about what I am going through personally. The good news is the gospel!  I prayed and He lead me to 2 Corinthians chapter 4, verse 16 in particular but I read the entire chapter. 

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1 

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 

In times of discouragement, His mercy is a ministry- it ministers to. It is not because of me but because of Him - who is in me!

2 CORINTHIANS 4:7 

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 

I am not, you are not, WE ARE NOT defeated! 

2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 

8  We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 

9  Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 

WE ARE: Not distressed, not in despair, not forsaken, and not destroyed! 

 

2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 THE VOICE

8) We are cracked and chipped from our afflictions on all sides, but we are not crushed by them. We are bewildered at times, but we do not give in to despair. 9) We are persecuted, but we have not been abandoned. We have been knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

America is not and will not be destroyed. You are not and will not be destroyed. I am not and will not be destroyed.  Verse 11 of 2 Corinthians 4 states: “we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.” In other words: 

We are going through what we are going through for the glory of God!

PSALM 23:4 

 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 

 

This verse has been in my heart most of 2020. I know that I am going through, not hanging out in, the valley of the shadow of death.  Which is why I fainted but I will faint no more. 

I have been reminded that this is a “light affliction”. This trouble that I am going through is temporary. The difficulties you are having are temporary. The afflictions America is going through is temporary. Satan has no power or authority over the Children of God.  Let us walk by faith and not by what man says!

written by Marsha L F Randolph

NETTIE-OLOGY /NETTIE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L F RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted. 

SCRIPTURES QUOTED ARE AS CITED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:

Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

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