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Friday, July 17, 2009
Love must be sincere...
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good" (Romans 12.9)
All you need is love - once sang John Lennon and other singers.
They still do! Well, they are not actually wrong! But not the "free love" these singers used to proclaim!
Love implies responsibility and loyalty - above all! Love must be sincere and unique!
We, human beings, do not have much time on earth - maybe 80/90 years, at the most!
Therefore, we should cling to what is good; not bad!
Do not waste your time hating people. Hate what is evil!
Start doing what is good.
This (the good things) will benefit many people - starting from yourself!
Come on! It is never ever too late to cling to what is good! Forget yesterday - this is past now! Forget tomorrow (you are not still there...!!!).
Concentrate on today! You live each day and each day you must fight and win! Jesus will help you - always.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo César Sampaio - pastor MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com Skype: pcesarsampaio ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Thursday, July 16, 2009
"How long, Oh Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you "Violence" but you do not save?" (Habakkuk 1.2)
Matter of fact, millions of people suffer on a daily-basis... and call for help, and cry out, and do all kinds of things - but even so are not listened! Why is that so?
1. Lord actually sees all of us, regardless of places, situations, etc.; 2. The point is: there is a
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Why not changing something - for a while?
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus (Acts 20.21).
The word "repentance" is of your knowledge - for sure! You might have heard it a lot of times... Therefore, I will go straight to the point:
In fact all religions "live" out of repentance! Let me explain: they all need new converts, that is, people who repented from their "ordinary" lives and turned to something (or someone!) more spiritual... All religions (or sect - yes!) celebrate when someone comes into their sanctuaries. That is for sure!
However, there is only one religion that clearly say that God and angels have a party in heavens every time he (or she) turns from his (or her) life to God - that is christianism! No one else! Hum... is that any good? For sure! God and angels would not loose their precious times when something-someone worthless...
Every religion says to preach the truth! But where is the truth, asked Pilate to Jesus on John 18.38. After that, Pilate went out again to the Jews and said: "I find no basis for a charge against him". Sure! No basis at all! Jesus had said before: "I am the way, and the truth and the life". Unfortunately, Pilate had not such an understanding... Still today, 19th November 2006, not all people actually understand what Jesus said...
Truth! What truth? Christ - for sure! He said: "You are right when saying that I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me". Well, let me ask you - dear reader -: are you on the side of truth, or not? You say it! Do not say: "all religions lead to God", for this is NOT true - at all! This is "truly" and old but wrong saying.
We are very much "used" to our ordinary lives... and, most of the times, we avoid any change(s). Let us be honest: some people just "love" the way life goes on... regardless to where it will lead up - at the end... To change-turn takes time and lot of efforts. People usually are afraid of any change... But listen: even mother nature changes-turns, that is, we have spring, summer, fall and winter! Four times in a year nature changes-turns! Why dont you - at least once? Have you already tried some changing? And nothing "good" came out of it? Have you actually tried hard? Okay, in case nothing "good" happened, then I invite you to try again. This time, put your faith on Him (Jesus Christ). Things may happen now, my friend... It is worth trying.
Have you ever asked yourself:
1. Why "things" do not change for the better to you? 2. Why "things" just keep being the same all the time? 3. Why "things" or persons do not change towards ME?
Now let me ask you:
1. What have you done to change-turn positively until today? 2. What have you done to change-turn from an "ordinary" situation to an "extra-ordinary" situation? 3. What have you done to be happier?
I could obviously ask many questions... but: that is enough! Time is running out for you! Do not ever think you have much time... Time runs out easily and steadily... Things happen very very fast... You should "move" fast. Do not stand still... If you stand still... someone faster than you will get the prize! Okay: who gets a Nobel Prize? Oh, someone very intelligent! Yes - you are right. But just ONE on each particular field gets the prize; not many! A Nobel awarded gets about EUR 1.300.000,00! Wow! Not bad - huh? "Move" in such a way that you get your Nobel... Your Nobel could be: a) your peace of mind b) healthiness c) prosperity d) you name it...
Frankly speaking, no Nobel should be compared to Him - Jesus Christ. All you have to do is to accept Him as your personal saviour. That is it: your Nobel is available to you - 24h a day! Do not loose your time! Hum... I hear you saying you already have a religion? Wonderful! Great! One question: has this religion changed you for the better? No? Not enough? Okay: then change your religion! That is simple! Religion will not lead you up to heavens! No way. Jesus is the way - today and ever. A change is for-ever. A change should only be for the better and not for the worse! A change requires action-attitude! Wake up to reality - while there is time...
What your religion has been doing good for you until today?
How is that!? Simple: if you have a nice-and-friendly family, chances are that you might grow up bearing a solid base-foundation. You might be a mature person, ready to face adversity and conquer it all... On the other hand, if you have too many problems in your own living-room, chances are that you might grow up as imature - a person full of anxiety, hatred, etc. But, do not be so sad! There is a way out of the caos. Yes - there is, indeed...
Religion, the true religion manifested in the person of Jesus Christ.
He said: I am the truth, and the way and the life.
Have you been lost lately? Have you been wandering around with no place to go? Have you been in doubt about what to do in your life? Millions have been facing the same thing. No big news! But you should not worry too much! Not at all! Deliver your life to Him (Jesus Christ) and He will take care of you...
Hey, hey - a warning: do not ever think that you should not do your part in the deal, buddy! You should search, you should seek, you should see the chances that God has been daily giving you... and, most of the times, you keep your eyes blind - blind - blind! Come on: wake up to reality! Open up your eyes!
Prayer of today: Father, I thank you for all the chances that you have been giving to me. Open up my eyes to see - to see! I have been longing for a meaningful life and I do know that I can only find a full and rich life in You!. In Jesus name. Amem.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio Pastor/in peace with God and the world
At times, we say things we come to regret later on - on same day, sometimes! At times, we hear peoples cursing us, without any reason at all! At times, we ourselves curse others (what a shame!)! At times, we are out of our minds and anything might come out of our lips...! Well, it is time enough we might have better control of our spirit/soul/mind/tongue! God bless you, today and ever! Take care on what you hear and say!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio Pastor/man-trying-to-improve MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com Skype: pcesarsampaio ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Yes - we're in middle of year 2009!
In the beginning of Jan/09, we must have made lots of projects! But then we all realized that things should not be so easy! Something happened: global financial crisis, starting from USA... Now, what to do:
1. Start praying hard to hold your job, your company, yourself; 2. Start doing your best, start offering something different, etc.; 3. What? You think you do not have faith enough!? Yes, you do have it buddy!; 4. He, right up in heavens, believes you! It is time you start believing Him; 5. Remember: half of year has passed by! We have more 6 monthes ahead; 6. Stand still. Be firm!
It is time you start thinking on heavenly things; not only earthenly things.
May God bless you today and ever!
Paulo Cesar Sampaio Pastor/still-a-businessman MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com Skype: pcesarsampaio ooVoo: pcesarsampaio
Friday, January 09, 2009
Happy 2009 to all my readers world-wide!!!!
And here we are: january 2009! It was not that bad, after all!!
I wish you all readers a blessed new year 2009!!!
I will keep posting now and then... short of time...
Sometimes, things and people just come in front of us and we go thinking: wow! things will just go this time! But nothing!
While things and/or people are with us, we mean in our possession, we make plans to be with them, that is, to make the best out of their presence with us... We dream about it(them)! It just happens! Our desire is "to make things happen"! But to our entire surprise and unsatisfaction, "things and/or people" simply do NOT get/go! What a pity! How sad! Terrible! Life is like that - nobody can deny!
It just happens in all stages of life: at home, at work, at school, etc. We make plans + plans, but they all fail (almost!). We get scared and try to find a way out and/or - at least - some comprehensible way for the whole thing... Not always we have some response(s)!!!
Well, christians should remind that Proverbs 16.1 say that we make plans, but the right response comes from the Lord! Okay, lots of people do not accept such a proverb-word from the Bible, we do know it! But what to do? This is all true!
Life is full of surprise(s). Frankly speaking, I wish I had not any surprise(s) that might come against my "feelings"...!!! Okay: I might be dreaming... I admit! But I have the right to try it...
May God of surprise(s) bless you and make some of your dreams come into reality!
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