lyn grainger
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Joined: 12/30/2009 Location: Australia
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Posted: 03/10/2010 at 3:54pm
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When
you look on the beggar, look into the face of God. When you talk to
a person, see Christ in them. When you choose people over others to
talk to and be with, you are cheating yourself. All have a purpose
and all are loved and to be respected in God. God has no favourites
and you must not either. The groups of people in churches are to
welcome all into their group. You are a Body, a hand does not work
if not attached to an arm. The early church grew, because people
were visited, loved and cared for by the whole body of Christ. There
is no black or white, no rich or poor, no popular or unpopular in the
church. All are accepted and all are treated as a valued member.
The ones not popular have much to give and are not to be left out.
In the future you will need each other. You are naturally drawn to
the ones like yourself, but I have made each unique and different.
One flower would be boring to the eye, so many flowers of different
shapes, colors and patterns were created. You will need each other,
to trust each other and know each other. I have placed a deposit in
each of you – of faith, of gifts, and a unique personality that
will give to the Body. You are poor if you do not know them. From
the one who was a beggar and a prostitute to the hairdresser to the
manager of a large company, all are equal in My sight. I see people as
people, My beautiful creation. I do not see their weaknesses and
failings, I see the beauty I created that is covered by the blood of
My son.
The
one seeking God is important to Me. I long to comfort them in My
arms. You are those arms. I did not only go out to the wealthy
sinner and stay with them, but I went out to the downtrodden and the
unlovely to rescue and restore them. The outward appearance of a man
is not important to Me, I died for them. When they come to Me in
their rags, I will put a ring of sonship on their finger and royal
robes upon them. I will make them a co-heir with My son. Whoever
comes into your churches must be loved. Look not at what they are
wearing, the condition of their outward appearance, their speech or
their manner, only look at the lost loved one trying to find their
way home. If you stay with the ones you feel comfortable with in
your churches, you have no part in Me. I came to seek and save the
lost and to love them with an unconditional love. When they find your
church, love them more, than the ones who seem to fit your church.
Love them extravagantly and completely. The ones that are quiet and
shy and reclusive, go to them and show them your heart, you will be
richer for it. Their life will enrich yours.
I love all My creation
and I love all My children equally. Whether you have a pulpit
position or sweep the floor do all to the glory and honour of God and
you will be rewarded. See with the mind of Christ in the people I
send you to. The church must be a place where all may grow in Me.
All are loved and valued. I died that they may live, that is how
much I love them, you must do likewise. Matt 11: 29 Take My yoke upon
you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you
will find rest for your souls.
Edited by lyn grainger on 03/10/2010 at 4:27pm
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