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Just some notes used to reply to a YouTube commenter

Prayer; does it work or just feel good?  Jesus is clear that we cannot believe in Him on our own. The Father has to reveal The Son to us, if we are to know Him at all and especially if we are to know the Truth about who He is as The Son of God and God Himself ie, The Second Person of The Holy Trinity.  Every time I read these passages, I am reminded of those I know and love who do not believe, and all of those who are in power that do not believe in Jesus. I also think these passages reveal a lot more than just believing that Jesus exists in heaven or existed as a man once 2,000 years ago.  These passages at that same time give me hope and fear. I am hopefully because I must Trust that our Heavenly Father will reveal His Son to those who are worthy of such a gift, but fear because I know that The Father will not draw everyone to His Son.   This particular YouTube commenter said this to me... @bestlifenow777  yea i'll just quote David McAfee "Prayer doesn’t work. Perhaps it mak

Christians be sober and vigilant

Wow!  Love the New Testament Epistles, powerful, practical, instructional information we all need. Every time I read them I am renewed!   ── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ── So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. Tend the flock of God in your midst, [overseeing] not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: “God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble." So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the