I was dead in my sin

The world’s ways are sin which is ruled by the devil

I was listening to the evil way and in disobedience to God. 

I lived in the lust of my flesh

I indulged in desires of my flesh

I indulged in desires of my own thought processes

I was naturally a child of God’s wrath

All people are born into this way of life. 

But God loved me and being abundantly merciful even when I was still dead in my sins He made me alive in Jesus. 

By Grace of the Almighty I was saved. 

I was raised up and seated with Jesus in heaven. 

This was done to show in the ages to come the boundless riches of His grace in kindness toward me in Christ Jesus. (Earthly people will not understand-Heaven will when the time comes)

By God’s grace I have been saved 

This saving is through faith

This faith and grace is NOT of myself, it is the gift of God

This saving through grace and faith is not a result of works, so that I cannot boast. 

I am His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works

These good works God prepared beforehand so that I would walk in them- this too is a gift. 

Ephesians 2:1-10

And you were dead in your offenses and sins, in which you previously walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all previously lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the rest. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the boundless riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Jesus made a way for you to be right with him before he comes. 

1. Admit your sin. 
2. Let him have your life and take sin from you. 
3. Ask to be clean and to get Grace to fight the sin that plagues you. 
4. Let the world’s way go. 
5. Follow his way. 
6. Be made into a new being with Holy Spirit as your guide. 
7. Don’t lose your soul for anything this passing world could give. 
8. Let God’s Holy Will be your Happiness and comfort, not the things of the world. 
9. Give Praise and Glory to God for His amazing Grace all the days of your life!
10. Be happy for eternity with Him. 

The Catholic Church teaches that while Baptism and the sealing of the Holy Spirit are essential for salvation, they do not guarantee it. Here's why:

 * Free Will: God gives humans free will, allowing them to choose to accept or reject His grace. Even after receiving the sacraments, individuals can make choices that separate them from God.

 * Mortal Sin: The Church distinguishes between venial sins (minor offenses) and mortal sins (grave violations of God's law). Mortal sin breaks the individual's relationship with God and can lead to the loss of salvation if not repented.

 * Perseverance: The Catholic Church emphasizes the importance of persevering in faith and good works until the end of life. While Baptism initiates the journey of faith, it is not a one-time event but a lifelong process of growth and commitment.

 * Need for Grace: Even after Baptism, individuals need God's grace to resist temptation and live a righteous life. This grace is obtained through prayer, the sacraments, and cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

In summary, while Baptism and the sealing of the Holy Spirit are crucial steps in the Christian journey, they do not negate the importance of free will, the consequences of sin, and the need for ongoing growth in faith and holiness. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation is a process that requires continuous cooperation with God's grace and perseverance in living a life pleasing to Him.

Hi Guys, 

In case you were interested in learning the rosary…

I find it easier to do my rosary with an audio… here are my go to places to help me. 

How to pray the rosary in a year

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx1puBjE0xZBiuy4BT4i7?si=KKth448vR4unPQVr32bDaA

My favorite (has a different meditation daily)

https://open.spotify.com/show/7ir0C27xfLVlnqiQ0a8OWI?si=ThYaYSmESt6IbWoAuuCk_w

Scriptural between hail Mary’s 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uz4hhJ2QYtsIJ7Xf4pb32?si=1PUFZROfTp-9DckoQZkNFQ&pi=SPAupj-ATxWxZ

Traditional:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3yPNdCW9RpdvVS1uBg4eLy?si=A16TkyqfRyK2qLajpOHe9w

A mother does not predestine her son to prison 

But if he acts wrong that’s where he goes

For his own and others safety

The child chooses the way and consequences follow. 

As does God

He did not predestine anyone to hell

But if a man does wrong that’s where he goes 

For his own choice and the justice of God

We choose our destiny. 

Consequences follow our choices. 

EPHESIANS 1:1-13

To faithful saints:

Grace and Peace from our Father and Lord

Blessed be God the Father

He blesses us with every spiritual blessing 

Our blessings are in Jesus from the heavenly places

I was chosen to be in Christ 

Chosen before the foundation of the world

Chosen to be holy and blameless before Him

I was chosen in love to be adopted as the Fathers daughter through Jesus 

It was the Fathers will and good pleasure to have this plan. 

This plan brings Praise to the Glory of His Grace. 

We are favored in the Beloved. 

In Jesus we have:

redemption through His Blood

Forgiveness of all sin

According to His rich lavish Grace on us. 

The Father made known this wisdom and insight,  this mystery of His Will. 

This is His good pleasure which he planned in Christ to bring all things together both heaven and earth. 

Reconciliation to Himself. 

In Jesus we have an inheritance. 

The Father works all things for the plan of His will. 

We who Hope in salvation are the Praise of His Glory. 

After hearing the Message of Truth, The Gospel of Salvation, Believed and were put in Jesus. 

When you believed you were sealed in Jesus with the Holy Spirit. 

This is the promise of God. 

God does not lie. 

~~~

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To the saints who are at Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, with which He favored us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He set forth in Him, regarding His plan of the fullness of the times, to bring all things together in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in the Christ would be to the praise of His glory. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of the promise,

You are choosing the way you want to live. 

If you are seeking comfort ease and pleasure you are dying. 

If you are seeking the will of the Almighty you are truly alive. 

Galatians 6:7-8

Do not be deceived, 

God is not mocked; 

for whatever a person sows, 

this he will also reap. 

For the one who sows to his own flesh

will reap destruction from the flesh, 

but the one who sows to the Spirit 

will reap eternal life from the Spirit.

Your choice!

Boast in the Cross of Christ

The world is crucified. (The world is dead-don’t follow the dead)

Be crucified to the world! (I am dead to the world)

This brings Peace and Mercy from God!

Galatians 6:14,16

But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

And all who will follow this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

Man is dust and ashes!

Do not trust in any man!

TRUST THE ALMIGHTY!

Psalm 146:3-4

Do not trust in noblemen,

In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.

His spirit departs, 

he returns to the earth;

On that very day his plans perish.