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Valerie's avatar

I commented somewhere a while back, maybe a year ago, that I felt Trump was here because he had an historically pivotal role to play. In something. I was vilified, as a ‘Trump lover’ which is funny, because Trump wasn’t my preference in the primaries (I love the policy nerd that is Desantis), although I’m 100% behind him now. After the shooting Saturday, I am more convinced than ever that Trump is here, right now, doing what he’s doing, for a reason. Personally, I believe it’s a God thing... He has used many flawed men to advance his kingdom over the course of history. Whatever his role is, though, it will be pivotal. And not just to the US.

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Camille Swanson's avatar

Nard, having lost my son at the young age of 32 to a very rare cancer, I have come to understand that God has numbered each one of our days for His reasons we can not understand. In my understanding, God should have left him longer on this earth. He was a much loved Pastor, husband and father to two young children. However, in the 7 years since his passing I have come to a greater understanding of God's sovereignty. It sounded like Corey knew the Lord and we can be comforted that he is with Him now. I have no doubt that God protected our former president.

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Cia Parker's avatar

Yesterday, when I first saw his name given, when I read that he had thrown his wife and daughter on the ground and lain on top of them to protect them, taking the bullet which killed him, I prayed for his soul. And I felt shivers go over my arms and legs for a couplr of minutes, the Holy Spirit answering my prayer. Then twice more yesterday when I saw him mentioned. I wish he were still with his family, but I know he is happy in Heaven now. I made a small donation to the Go Fund Me, thanks for the link! Super article today!

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Lisa Ca's avatar

💕

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Susie & Security's avatar

Cia, check out the GoFundMe page. Its $4.5 million now!!

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Freebird's avatar

Camille, your answer to that comment comes from the wisdom gained from your tragic experience. God has blessed you with the peace that passes understanding.. Those who have no relationship with God never understand the concept of God’s sovereignty and yes… goodness.

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ ‭ESV‬‬

So many reject this statement that ALL things work for good, because they are missing the caveat part…”for those who love God”.

Remember the old phrase, ‘only the good die young’? I’ve known of many very good people who died young. I tend to think that they finished the race early, they did all that God put them on this earth to accomplish and got to go home early.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Validation, Freebird. Christ called my big sister home very soon after her youngest graduated high school. She was a happy, vibrant, busy, God-fearing woman directing music on Christmas Eve when she had a massive brain hemorrhage, stepped outside the church, and never regained consciousness—here on earth anyway. I’ve wondered why He would take such a blessing from us. The answer came to me, “She faithfully accomplished what I asked her to do. I want to reward her.”

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Freebird's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss. This knowledge doesn’t diminish our grief at the loss of a loved one, but it does bring us peace. And what comfort we have in knowing Christ, for our families and ourselves! I often wonder how people without that faith cope with those losses.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Thank you. Years before he died, Dad told his grandkids, “No tears at my funeral! I’ll be gone to heaven, and I want you to say, ‘Hooray for Papa!’” They honored his request. I mourn for survivors and pray for their peace, but we all know mortal death is a Christian’s victory. “To die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). My favorite funeral hymn: “For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Allelujah!”

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Freebird's avatar

I love that hymn, I may add it to my list! My other favorite funeral hymn is. Be Still my Soul , the last verse is especially beautiful…

Be still, my soul; the hour is hast'ning on

when we shall be forever with the Lord,

when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,

sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.

Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,

all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

God Bless you friend!

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Oh my goodness! That takes me back 55 years to dinner waiting on the table, Dad on his way home from work, and Mom patiently playing the piano. Happened at least once a week for many years. Thank you, and blessings to you!

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Maggie Think of Me's avatar

That was sung at my dearest Pastor's funeral by an enormous choir compromised of members from numerous churches and the local Synagogue. I sang along, as did many in the congregation, because I learned it in choir at the hyper-liberal school I attended... That was back in the early 70s, before they vanished any songs that proclaimed Christ and all things associated... It was glorious! We sang him into heaven!

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

One of my favorites also.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

Long years ago, I was providing daycare to a toddler and, after school care to his sister, in kindergarten with my middle child. A Jewish family. Little girl's grandmother died, mother, as she confided to me, went to library to get a book which would explain this to child. I was taken aback, and so sad.

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Lisa Ca's avatar

How about the classic statement by Joseph “what you meant for evil God used for good!”

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Camille Swanson's avatar

Freebird, indeed. I have come to understand many things. Including what it means to have the "joy of the Lord", no matter what happens to you in your life. When you have a biblical perspective that changes EVERYTHING.

"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13

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Freebird's avatar

And what a privilege that God gave you such a wonderful son!

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Lisa Ca's avatar

For sure- all reports are that Corey loved the Lord and was a godly man. Read his daughters tribute to him!

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Essay33's avatar

People who reject God (or have never studied Scripture) aggressively reject the concept that God could be using Trump.

Those who hate Trump also reject that concept.

Rejection of God and/or ignorance of Him got us to where we are today.

But God can get us out. And the God who came to us not as a rich ruler but as a child born to a peasant girl uses very unexpected methods indeed.

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DenverDad's avatar

Very true. God used the Pharoah in Egypt without changing his heart. Trump is not invincible and must still be protected. Lowering the temperature of debate is not weakness. It takes more energy to hold our tongues. We must firstly, as brothers and sisters in Christ, share the Gospel, right? Increase faith and make people wonder why we're different and what we know so they will be encouraged to take the same path. I'm not saying I'm perfect in this manner; I fail way to often. I wish only to remind myself and other brothers and sisters what's really important. God bless everyone! Even Joe Biden, that man that is a slave to pride and arrogance and blinded from knowing his faults. Poor guy. He hasn't a chance to make it with his unrepentant heart.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

And consider the number of times Pharaoh was just about to give in, when his heart was hardened yet again.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Well said.

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CStone's avatar

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob can also get us ‘through’.

We pray that He will get us ‘out’, but since we have been complicit in the sins committed by our own government through our very silence, I have a feeling we will have to go THROUGH some hard times, just as Israel did in the wilderness, just as the three Hebrew children going through the fire. But HE will be with us. May He Who wrestled with Jacob wrestle us and may HE win!!!!

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MayBella82's avatar

I wish I could ❤️ love this a thousand time. He is always with us … he helps handle what we are given. We can do anything through him.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

Just deserts for going along to get along.

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Kelly's avatar

I just ordered a book called The Fourth Turning is Here. Might be something you'd wanna read. (I have NO idea if it's a good book or not. It just sounds like it's on the same wavelength you are.)

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Valerie's avatar

Yes, very well said. 💜

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Castelletto's avatar

Type in 'Hermit of Loreto youtube' and listen to the 8-minute video from the priest that gave compelling evidence, in early 2017, that DJT has been sent to bring America back to God.

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MOMinator's avatar

Incredible 🙏🏼

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MayBella82's avatar

I love this. I wear Our Lady of Loreto medal… she is the Patron of Flyers. (I’m a retired Navy Helicopter Pilot). She definitely was with me when I was flying.

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AngelaK's avatar

Verry interesting! Tom may have very well been a saint.

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Emumundo's avatar

What an amazing video. Thank you for posting it. Also amazing was Melania’s response to the assasination attempt. What a beautiful soul.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

Whereas Jill was on The View, telling all that the choice was between her husband, kind, good, loving truthful ,of integrity, and the other one--evil. Saw it b/c a young man was there, his jaw dropping as she proceeded through her encomium, then proceeded to filet her. Figuratively. (felt need to add that disclaimer, as Dems speak such words w. literal meaning).

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Elizabeth K's avatar

Thank you for sharing! Goosebumps!

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

Your last note has shown up in several comments in past 36 hrs. I think of Aaron, Saul, David, Solomon.....yet God chose them for His work.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Ahab, Jezebel, Goliath, Herod, Pontius Pilate . . . Makes no difference. God has a plan, and everybody has a role to play.

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CStone's avatar

Moses murdered a man. Yet the God of Israel used Moses to lead a nation.

Amazing Grace how sweet the sound.

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Susie & Security's avatar

Never mind David's many sins!! :) A man after God's own heart.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

last point

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Valerie's avatar

My last note?

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John Bugni's avatar

Valerie, I think you would enjoy Lance Wallnau's book, "God's Chaos Candidate". Lance is a well respected prophetic voice in the church and makes a case that Trump is like King Cyrus in Isaiah 45 (?) who released the captive Hebrews from Babylonia to return to Jerusalem to rebuild their temple and paid for it out of his treasury. He declared he believed in the Hebrew's God.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

And am struck by fact that Jonah was sent to Ninevah--Assyria! Those are Gentiles! And their king took the warning so seriously that he ordered a 3-day dry fast (in that climate?) for humans and their animals as well. Averted God's wrath.

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Lisa Ca's avatar

We are all flawed aren’t we?! That is our sin.

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WriterMomof4's avatar

The book of Judges (and indeed, much of the Old Testament) is full of stories about very imperfect people that God appointed “for such a time as this.”

I absolutely agree. It is a God thing,

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Kim's avatar

Definitely!

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