I see you struggling, waiting, trying to let somebody know
but you’re silent. Who’d listen and who would
care anyway? You don’t know what I’ve
been going through. Yeah I do…….I’ve been there, maybe not in the same way or situation, but I know. Pain,
hurt, heartache, trials, sufferings, loss, lack and tears come in so many
different shades and forms that brings us all to our knees. Every person on this earth in one way or
another can relate whether you’re a Christian or not. So, I say again who’d care anyway? God does…
Why would God care about me? Because he knew you before you
were in your mother’s womb even if you don’t believe he exist. God knew me before I was ever born and HE knew my kids before I ever did. Life is precious and so are children...
You made
all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s
womb – Psalm 139:3 NLT
My Son Gabriel at 1 years old
My daughter Alena at 1 years old
Gabe & Alena ages 7 & 4
Don’t try to comprehend God or figure him out because nobody can, but just believe and have faith that he’s there.
As thou
knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the
womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who
maketh all– Ecclesiastes 11:5
I know what it’s like to grow up with adversity and so many
people in different ways do. It’s easy
to hide behind the struggle and either give up or just stay…trapped… and do or
say nothing. The fight seems so hard and
to far out of reach to win…but it’s not.
I know what gut-wrenching pain feels like and then to just keep pressing
on…….I know what real pain, heartache, persecution and even loss feels
like. You don’t have to be a Christian
to be persecuted because people are persecuted or bullied everyday for things
as simple as their outward appearance.
You know God doesn’t judge the outward appearance but only judges the
heart:
But the
Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his
stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for
man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart – 1
Samuel 16:7
Judge not
according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment – John 7:24
I’ve seen far too many Christians walk in pride with
haughtiness looking down on others as if they saved themselves. Christians that take on an attitude of a
Pharisee are not walking Christ-like nor are they pleasing to God in any
manner. Some of the things God hates are
proud (arrogant) looks toward others, lying to hurt others and gossip. I know what it’s like to be falsely
slandered, gossiped about and put down without a true cause. Jesus was innocent too…but was falsely
condemned and slandered…He was truly innocent and without sin and he died for our sins.......He took our place on the cross and received what we deserved.
These six
things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud
look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that
deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A
false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren –
Proverbs 6:16-19
How do you know if you truly walk Christ-like or are mature
in Christ?
If you walk in love, do justly and act humble living in a
manner where you don’t judge by the seeing of your eyes or hearing of your ears
then you walk Christ-like and in wisdom according to these scriptures:
If I
could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I
would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of
prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all
knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love
others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and
even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I
would have gained nothing – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NLT
He hath
shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but
to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? – Micah 6:8
And shall
make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he (Jesus) shall
not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his
ears – Isaiah 11:3
Whatever you’re going through fight back and don’t give up on yourself, life or God. It could be something out of your
control…stand up in Christ…it could be something small, big or even secret that
no one else knows about. I know what
it’s like to just barely hang on and exist or just feel like you’re
surviving…not living…just surviving. For
so many people it’s a cliché to hear somebody else say, “Call on Jesus, God
will help you.” Not everyone has the
same faith, belief or courage.
It’s also a cliché for people who don’t believe in God or
Jesus to say, “God or Jesus is a crutch for you.” God may give me strength,
peace, love, joy, wisdom, healing and protection according to his will, but the
pain and hardship I’ve experienced was real.
It wasn’t carried for me nor was I spared from heartache, but the Holy Spirit did comfort me and my hurts were healed without carrying unforgiveness, bitterness, hate or resentment in my heart. Everyone bleeds when they’re cut whether they’re
saved or not…no man or woman is spared from pain in this life.
Jesus Christ is the Saviour of mankind and not a crutch...tell me where a "crutch" is for anyone after they've passed away from this life.
I know with all my heart and life that Jesus can change any
life from pain to healing, tears to joy, from torment to peace and hate to
love. I’ve experienced it and seen it
happened with others. God doesn’t force his love or will on any person but lets
you choose. You don’t have to choose to
believe or ask Jesus to come into your heart and life, but I did in 1983 and
more fervently in 1998 and I don’t have any regrets, but instead I have hope for
something more after death. A Christian
life isn’t full of sunshine and rainbows like many people depict it. It has its
moments, but many heartaches and trials as well. God helped me overcome difficulty in my life and resist things such as resentment or unforgiveness that tried its best to take root in my heart. Through Christ I overcame.......
These
things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye
shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world – John 16:33
God has given me peace, joy and love that no one else can or ever could through Christ. HE is truly patient, loving, forgiving, merciful, kind and
knows how to love you like nobody else:
Three
things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is
love – 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT
Everybody needs something and everyone needs love:
He that
loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love – 1 John 4:8
Whatever you’re going through don’t give up but be a
fighter. If you feel alone in your fight then ask God with courage, faith,
belief and expectance to help you. He
may not come right away, trust me I know, but don’t give up while you’re
waiting. One of the hardest things a
Christian has to endure is ‘the wait’, but God knows when and how to answer
even when we don’t think he really cares.
I know what it’s like to have prayers not answered and then question
why…but I also know what it’s like for the Lord to answer and provide quickly.
For God
so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life – John 3:16
That if
thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine
heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved – Romans 10:9
For by
grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of
God – Ephesians 2:8
And I
will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter (Holy Spirit),
that he may abide with you for ever – John 14:16
One of the greatest things that you can do in this life to be set free is to forgive those who have hurt and wronged you. You can also receive forgiveness from God through Jesus Christ for any wrong that you've ever committed in your life.
Let God and His Son Jesus into your heart and life and watch how HE transforms you into something great. You're worth more than gold.......trust Him
Look for “Drawing a Line in the Sand Revisited” available for purchase this year soon!
What is the purpose behind my hopeful upcoming new book “Drawing a Line in the Sand Revisited”, why was it written and what audience will it appeal to?
“My book was primarily written to reestablish God’s word which was already written and to support creation. I also wrote it to lift up the name of Jesus drawing a line in the sand against Satan and all those who bring and try to keep division in the body of Christ. Too many churches and denominations slander each other, backbite and separate themselves from one another just because of their denominational name, traditions, standards, customs or personal theological view and teachings. I witnessed this going on in various ways while living in Louisiana for thirty-four years. Certain denominations have always been divided against one another although there are many true spirit-filled, kind and loving Christians within every denomination and church. My book may also help bridge a gap for some Christians and denominations through biblical scripture. There are other denominational feuds around the U.S. even between those believing in the oneness or trinity of God. We are all one body as brothers and sisters in Christ no matter what denomination or church we attend as long as the GOSPEL OF CHRIST is being taught and preached. The gospel of Christ is the birth, life, teachings, crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I also wrote my book to share personal testimony, valuable information, sources, links as well as empower people through facts and biblical scripture guided by the Holy Spirit on several topics, but under four major categories which are: Salvation, Holy Ghost, Water Baptism and Divisions in the body of Christ.
My book answers many questions people have concerning God and the Holy Bible. The book is for both Christians and non-believers, especially to give much needed answers for those looking. I pray and hope that my book can and will be used as a tool for the kingdom of God and to reach the lost.”
I received a prophetic message during a prayer service in Louisiana by a woman in 2008 that I would write a book that would help people, but I definitely didn’t know anything about book writing or publishing. I wrote this Christian book called “Drawing a Line in the Sand” and had it self-published in 2009 through AuthorHouse Publishing. I put my own money into the book but I never was satisfied with it at all. When I started writing the book I was grieving over the loss of my mother Vicki, and so it was a way for me to cope with her death which truly kept me grounded in the word of God.
The book was kind of boring and immaturely written and the Spirit of the Lord knew how I felt about it. I wrote some things that I believe were not correct as well. The last section of the book that I wrote on end-times was something that I was not ready to write back then, so I completely removed it. I have grown immensely as a writer since 2008 both in wisdom as well as knowledge on the word of God. Writing and self publishing my first book was definitely a growing and learning experience for me and I learned a lot even about marketing. However, the book did have potential and served as well as a biblical study guide. I really had to just spend some time rewriting, updating, editing and most importantly defining the purpose of my book.
I learned a great lesson to not ever rush something that you are meant to take time with it. Put true quality into your work and not quantity. I received two more prophetic messages in 2013 and 2014 by a man at the church where I currently attend in Washington State. I knew the prophetic message for me was from God because this man didn’t know me at all. The first time he came up to me out of the blue and said, “You’ve stopped writing, and God wants you to write.” You could imagine how I felt because this man didn’t know me at all and it was true. I did stop writing and was discouraged, but that really encouraged me and so I created a facebook page and blog for writing. The second prophecy I received from the same man again in early 2014 was a message about God using my writings to help many people. He said that my writings would even go into dark places to reach people where others have not. I knew in my heart and spirit that I needed to rewrite and revise my first book and then get it published again. I began writing on two books at once. The first was rewriting “Drawing a Line in the Sand”, and thank God I have accomplished that. The second book I am currently writing is on the rise of the Antichrist. It will be about the last days but with a new twist that no other end-time book offers that I know of.
Let God draw a line in the sand today against the gates of hell in your life. Don't give up, BE a fighter...
I have several writings in my blog and one in particular, which was posted before this one, has received some publicity and over 1,400 views. It was a sample writing from my manuscript on Enoch, Noah, giants and the flood along with so much more. Feel free to check it out.......
Writings and testimony by Daniel L. Staneart
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