"Time To Fess Up"

“Time To Fess Up” I am beginning to see God's great big hand reaching down to punish the evil humans who have gone over their limits of mocking God. I had never lost faith, but I just thought He should have started sooner. Doesn't that say I am human also. I have to apologize to God daily for my human-like mistakes. I have know for years that God does all things well, and has never failed His faithful followers. Neither has He failed to punish those who are against Him. His own words, “vengeance is mine, I will repay.” I truly believe there are many who think they are in God's will even when they are showing to be enemies of some of God's chosen ones. It is very sad for me to say this, but I am aware of it happening in my past. I did not intend to let politics be a part of my blog today, but how can I say I believe God has started to punish those who are against Him without it becoming partly political? We are ruled in this world by Governments. The people make up the government. How can we have differences of opinions without having disagreements? Differences of opinions often brings about hate that leads into more hate, and finally a killing of both bad, and good people. I believe that evil demons of hungry power is what we are experiencing in our governments today. It has gotten out of hand, now God has to take over. At one time I used to speak against what I believed the bible declared sin. I did that for years until I heard the Lord say to me, no one is without sin. Those who think they are is sinning already. It is up to me to do unto others what I would want them to do unto me. Think about this. Would I want others to always be using me for trouble maker? Do I want others to deliberately take part of my comments, and use them to portray me as a trouble maker? God help us all to never be guilty of such. I have always believed since my “born again experience,” that only God can say who is going to heaven, and who is going to hell. In fact I believe only God knows what will happen to us after death. I did not say there is no heaven, and there is no hell. Please don't quote me as saying that. I just said only God knows our destiny. I feel much pity for those who have declared possessing Christians hypocrites. I have made the remark that some don't live up to their teaching like they declare others have to do. I still can say that with all due respect. That is not saying they are going to hell, God forbid. The bible teaches that Love is the greatest of all commandants. I firmly believe that, and without it I would be worried about my eternal life. In this day and time we all better be seeking God for guidance, and stop accusing others of trivial sin. I believe we can, and I will, preach against hate. Never let it become part of you. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"A Thanksgiving Message"

“A Thanksgiving Message” After buying groceries today, then making a quick trip to Liberal, Kansas to get a few items, I am very tired. I rested about an hour before coming to the computer to write my blog. Nothing interesting has happened the past few days, but I did meet up with an old friend at the grocery store. She had moved away from Perryton about thirteen years ago. I didn't know she and her husband had moved back. It was so nice to see her, and hopefully will be seeing her a lot more. I invited her to the Senior Citizens Center for lunch, and fellowship three times a week. She seemed interested, and maybe she will be the boost I needed to get started back after the long absence because of the Corina Virus. There is nothing any of us need more than each other to share our joys, and concerns with. The Center is where you will find those kind of friends, always. We can never thank the few who labored long, and faithfully to keep that place open, and coming back to full capacity. Then there were those behind the scene who gave more than their share to meet the expenses, while the tables were almost empty. God bless these loving people who have already been blessed, and was able to pay the Center's bills. I think I was one of those who got lost during the shuffle, but have slowly found my way back. It was a scary time, but with God's help we are feeling safe again. Our red, white, and blue flag is still standing, and it will take a lot more than the Corona Virus to take it down. We have lost a few of our special members since this virus broke out, but only God knows why they were taken. They were true, and loyal servants to our Center, and they will always be missed, and never forgotten. If we will just keep talking positive, I believe the doubts will soon completely disappear. It still looks like the odds are against us, but little, by little the evil is coming to light. Our prayer is that God will punish every person who took part in this evil, destructive, deadly crisis, and shine His glory on us all. I think I made an effort today to stay positive, although it is going to take an effort every day, I am sure. I am on my way. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"My Own Recipe"

“My Own Recipe” Yesterday I made jalapeno cornbread. It was so good I ate a large piece with real butter. After I finished eating it I remembered my healthy diet. It's not a low calorie diet, it's a cholesterol diet. This morning I put the rest of the pan of jalapeno cornbread in the freezer. If I don't eat it before, I will take the rest of it to my sisters in Oklahoma City at the end of this month. As if that wasn't bad enough this morning I chose to have a big home-made biscuit with two strips of bacon, an egg and orange juice. This won't happen long because I still do have disciplinary rule. Thank God for that. This week I have lost two friends who were regular attenders to our Widows Dinner Club, before the Corona Virus shut us down. The enemy of darkness just won't let us have joyful hearts for long. We have to be fighters every day to keep that enemy away. The Holy Spirit has been so good to comfort me. He never leaves me in doubt. Some may try to change my direction, but I know when I am trusting God, I have to follow His advice. “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus.” My future depends upon God's guidance. I know I am a mystery to some, but I am only one of God's many mysteries. “Some glad morning when this life is ore, I'll fly away to that beautiful shore.” The Apostle Paul said, “I have learned to be content whatever state I am in.” He did not mean whether he was in Texas or Oklahoma, ( which is what I have been trying to decide on,} Paul meant whatever state of mind he was in. Whether in jail, in a shipwreck, or blind. Paul always came out on top of all his tragedies. I was born, and raised in Oklahoma. I have lived in Perryton, Texas for sixty-five years, but it has never seemed like home. Two of my sisters live in Oklahoma City, and I would love to be closer to them. But for some reason God has not let it happen. I have a hard time being content since Oklahoma City is the closest city I live to of blood kin. Except one son who is disabled and lives here close to me. Two hundred and seventy-five miles is a long way to drive to spend a few hours with my sisters. All the other of my family members live farther away than Oklahoma City. I believe growing older is a natural feeling of missing the loving family one has been blessed with. But moving back home would not make me miss them any less. I must learn to be more content until, and if, God wants me to say till I leave for my eternal home. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Sad Days Will Come And Go"

“Sad Days Will Come And Go” I am so glad this day is almost over. It has been a sad Memorial day mostly because the weather has been too bad for me to go to the Cemetery. My husband, and baby boy are both resting there until the Great Resurrection Day. The past eight years I have visited my husband's grave there, and visited with many friends who were there for the same reason. My baby has been there for sixty years. The Lord has comforted me today through His Word. How Great God is. Tomorrow I expect to be cheered up, and ready to continue to fight on in this troublesome world. I look forward to happier days. When we put our complete trust in God we can live a happy, contented life. I am in that place today. I do have some bad, dreary days, but they are soon passed, and I feel victorious again. I am one to feel like God is sad when we are sad. He loves us more than our earthly fathers did; And that was a lot. The song goes like this. “Everyone can sing when the sun is shinning bright, but we need a song in our hearts at night.” I do have that song at night, but sometimes in the day when the sun isn't shinning bright, that song just don't find me. “There is a time and a place for all things.” When I lost my baby at three days old there was a dark cloud that hung over me for months. I already had three children, but this baby was loved just as much as the others even though we never took him home from the hospital. The doctor was stunned at his death. They could not find any reason for him to die. He weighed almost nine pounds. I didn't understand it then, and I don't understand it now. I was like a zombie for years, but I never felt any anger toward God. I knew that all things work together for a reason. My life finally began to take meaning again, and I have had many more times of testing of my faith. When my time comes, I believe I will be taken peaceably, and my sorrow will finally be gone forever. Thank God for that everlasting peace. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

Surprises Do Still Happen Everyone knows when it is a holiday week-end the church congregation will be smaller than usual. But did you ever expect that except for a visiting minister, and a couple who were conducting the service that you would be the only one in the congregation? Thirty minutes into the service I was such a person. I was trying to prepare myself for that sermon which I would be the only one to hear except the couple doing the preliminaries. Thank you Jesus for sending in five visitors who were such a blessing after all. The Sermon was super, and it turned out to be more than icing on the cake. How could I have ever felt let down after as many times as God has proven himself to me? I came home from church feeling better than I had in years. I cannot imagine what God has in store for Harvest Assembly Of God Church in Perryton, Texas. There is a revival scheduled there on Friday, June 25 starting at 7:00 p.m. Going through Sunday, June 27. Sorry to say due to a reservation I have in another city I will not be able to attend, but I will be praying for this meeting to be of great success. I believe this revival is the beginning of many more to follow. Miracles are waiting to be claimed with evidence as a witness. It's very hard to be rejoicing today even though we did have a happy ending in church this morning. The whole country is mourning the loss of precious loved ones and our brave warriors. We pay our respect to them although they do not see, or hear us. Our hearts are so heavy, and we try to gain enough strength to carry on with our duties until our time comes. Without God's help daily I could not make it. He never fails to wipe away my tears, and even puts a smile on my face. Today I have read where another long-time friend has just passed. I did not know she was ailing. I wish I could have told her good-bye, but God will continue to be her best friend. This friend was ten years younger than I, and it makes me wonder why did she leave us so young. I read in the Word a few days ago where David said life is just like a puff of wind. It's here just momentarily. I'm not claiming to be young, but neither do I admit to being old. I thank God for every day of my life. I trust I will be taken away as quickly as that puff of wind passes. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"My Last Words At Night Thank You Jesus"

My Last Words At Night Thank You Jesaus We could talk forever about the evil that so rapidly is changing our world, but little would that help to call the sinner to repentance. The bible does say because of continued sin many would be turned over to a reprobate mind. Meaning that the conscience would no longer be touched by the most wicked happenings that at one time would have been unrealistic to those who now accept as good. It's very hard for the Christians to watch this terrible destruction come to our most beloved friends, and loved ones. We find ourselves praying for our own hurt, and sorrow. How long can the strongest of Christian servants continue to stay firm, and not weaken by such unbelievable, evil kidnappers taking our own away to another world of no return? We mourn, and cry, and our tears will not go away. A new day brings us new hope, but is soon yanked away from us. We can only look forward to that day of a new life with our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ. With every decision I make I pray and ask God to direct my path. Sometimes I give into the thing that I said I never would, but sometimes God tells us to go ahead, and just trust Him to follow through. Those are tough decisions, but the pressure is so great God knows what's best for us. We can never escape all the bad things that happen to us, because Jesus did not escape them. But for certain we have a Heavenly Father who is always there to comfort us. He said “He would not put more on us than we were able to bare.” I can't stop thanking Him. Every night I go over the list of things God has done for me that day, giving Him thanks for it all. There is always a long list, and I'm sure I couldn't think of everything. This happens before I have read at least one chapter in the bible. Those precious words of God help me to sleep in peace all night. Oh how sweet to trust in Jesus. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"The Fear Of God Is The Beginning Of Knowledge"

“The Fear Of God Is The Beginning Of Knowledge” PSALMS 40, 1-5 I waited patiently for the Lord's help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. He pulled me out of a dangerous pit, out of the deadly quicksand. He set me safely on a rock and made me secure. He taught me to sing a new song, a song of praise to our God. Many who see this will take warning and will put their trust in the Lord. Happy are those who trust the Lord, who do not turn to idols or join those who worship false Gods. You have done many things for us, O Lord our God; there is no one like you! You have made many wonderful plans for us. I could never speak of them all—their numbers is so great! Just when we think our faith will never be tested again, we are so wrong. Until the day we die our faith will be tested. The bible tells us the last enemy we have to fight is death. But with saying that I am saying after every battle comes victory. “O grave where is thou sting?” The grave cannot hold us. Victory leaves the grave empty. Therefore, while we yet live let us comfort one another, and pray for those who are weak. Never be swayed by those who try to turn your faith into idol worship. I find that happening today in so many of our “”used to be” spiritual churches. We cannot be lifted out of a dangerous pit without the power of God. Idol worshiping is nothing but a type of entertainment. It may take you to the door of God's power, but that door will never open. There is something more that God wants from us than just telling him over and over all the things he has done. We must ask of him if we want to receive victory over sin, and evil. His ears are open for our request, but He doesn't hear the weak voice of those who hope He will read their lips, and answer anyway. But you say, if we make our voices too loud Satan will hear, and send us more trouble. You are right. No battle is a battle without a fight;. and where there is no battle there is no victory. The first battle started in Heaven when Satan tried to gain power over God. God cast him out, and he has been starting fights on earth every since. But God did not leave us to fight the battle by ourselves, God said,” the battle is mine, and not yours.” May we stop looking for sympathy from others, and put our trust in God. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp