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Disaster At The Doggy Race

Drabble Prompt #168

Word: Exact

Genre: Sport

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The crowd cheered as Romeo raced around the track.

His master encouraged him, as he ran in the Mini Doggy Obstacle Course.

“I’m gonna finally beat, Sardines. He wins every year. But not this year.” Romeo thought.

“Sardines ain’t gonna win. I can’t stand to see him win again”

“All I gotta do is hit that last hoop at the exact moment.”

“One second ahead of that stinky Sardines.”

“Finally, I’m gonna win.”

“But wait…is that a Chicken McNugget on the ground over there smelling all fine and yummy?”

“I’m gonna go eat this nugget. Ill beat Sardines next year.”

(A Drabble is a 100 word story.)

Bio: Chris Bunton is a writer, poet and blogger from Southern Illinois. He has published in several magazines, and has written a poetry eBook called “Against the Man” and an Addiction Recovery eBook called “Made Free: Overcoming Addiction“ a collection of dystopian short stories.“The Future is Coming” and his latest book “The Latter Days‘ is a book on Bible Prophecy and avoiding the deceptions to come.

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Are you free?

You have freedom of speech.
If you’re educated enough;
If you’re in the right job;
If you’re rich enough;
If you parrot the masters.

I love free speech;
it allows you to see your enemies.
It shows me who is brainwashed.
It shows everyone who should
just shut up.

Free Speech is scary.
It lets hate spread.
It lets fear reign;
and lies to flow;
until it reaches the Truth, the Love, and the Faith.

The Truth will defend itself;
if allowed to go
Love will overcome anything; eventually.
Faith will always seek a better day.

Silence against evil, is evil.
Silence is fear of failure.
Silence is fear of exposure.
Silence is fear of the unknowable.
Silence is fear.

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We are raised to have certain views. We are taught in church to have a certain view. We can listen to demons and thoughts that blame God for what we are dealing with in life. Those thoughts that beat us down.

I worked as a custodian for a church who used to tell me that I don’t work for them. I really work for God.

Then, they would use this truth to beat me down and shame me.

If I made a mistake or failed in a task it was always that I failed God.

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I wasn’t obeying the authority enough.

I was accused of being unmanageable If I questioned the spiritual abuse, and workplace harassment.

If I wanted to take a day off or go on a vacation and use my vacation days or sick days, I was guilted and shamed that I didn’t love Jesus enough.

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Sometimes when we go through trials and tribulations, if we turn to God we can learn great spiritual truth in the midst of torment.

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Oppressors like to twist a few verses to their use and then drive them into your skull.

But, when you look at the entire scripture you see that God Himself came to Earth to set the slaves free from Sin and Satan.

He brought the people out of bondage in Egypt to a place of freedom in Him.

He walks with us and leads us into green pastures.

He hides us in the cleft of the Rock.

He gathers us under His wings.

He gives us days of rest and feasts of celebration.

He gives us the same promise no matter how many hours we work.

He cares for those who go forth and those who stay behind.

He is our friend, he knows our frame. He knows our weakness and our needs before we even ask.

He gives without asking return.

He is not a slave driver to help earn profit for oppressors.

He has no fellowship with the demons who push this world system of money loving slavery.

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Why do I write this?

Because I’m sure I’m not the only Christian who has been betrayed by a church? I’m not the only one who thought the pastor and leaders were friends.

I want you to know that there is a temptation in these betrayals to get us to reject God. It’s the same trials Job faced.

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Don’t fall into the trap.

Use it for your growth in Him.

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Show Me The Rules

Not your opinion or interpretation

Too many times I encounter little Adolph Hitler’s who wanna make their own rules and then try to enforce it.

They get put into positions of power and want to create their own little prison where they are the warden and control everything.

I have encountered these people in life.

I have encountered them at work.

I have encountered them in society

And I have encountered them in my writing life.

Gatekeepers who keep the riff raff out but cannot really prove where the rules they enforce come from.

These are Karen’s who just can’t stand to let anyone get away with anything. Even when there’s no real rule to enforce.

Just rules they made up to make life harder on others.

While they sit at the gate, keeping people out.

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I wanna see the real laws.

Every time you encounter one of these little Adolph Eichmanns’ demand to see the actual rule or law.

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Stop giving money or time to people who make life hard.

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COVID.

During Covid, the government gave certain directions for people to do to keep themselves, their family and others safe. Whether we agree or not.

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In order to keep you super safe.

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The actual rules are what the governing authority said, no one else.

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I addict myself to God, service and good things.

I then eat a small healthy lunch.

I then go back to work or study. Again I am filling my time with goodness. Not drugs, alcohol, parties and people who drag me down.

I cook or eat a nice filling healthy dinner. I’m not saying I don’t eat junk. Because I do. But I try to make it less. If you eat healthy small breakfasts and lunches it gives more leeway for dinner.

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It’s the same for working out. Why try to be fit and healthy. When you’re destroying your body, mind and spirit with drugs and booze?

After dinner spend time with good family and friends or doing clean things you enjoy. I’m watching shows with my wife and dog in the evening. Things I never did as a drunk. When I drank I would have started slamming beers the minute I got home from work, then be at the bars causing trouble by seven PM. I’m thankful I no longer care about such things. I spend time building a good life.

Stay away from people who bring you down. Just don’t go there. Don’t go to places that tempt you. Do meetings or church or work.

Spend time praying. When I say praying I mean telling God about your struggles and seeking His help.

Prayer is not always a one and done thing. I’ve been praying and confessing my struggles for years. What I have found is that over time, those struggles go away.

Talking to God about it brings it up between you and Him. Then, He moves to help you and gives you ideas and more desire to overcome.

As you get stronger, you see that prayer and your recovery is working. This helps build more faith in you. This helps grow more of a desire to overcome. You see God moving, and you learn to trust Him more.

Does all of this help you overcome addiction?

It does help. But ultimately it’s you going day by day refusing to drink or use. Every day.

But, it gets better.

And what this routine does is help build the life you need after addiction. It prepares good things to keep you straight for the long haul.

If you just magically quit using today, and was free. What would you do with your time and life?

See?

Even if you are struggling and barely making it, or even failing. You are preparing for the day you succeed. The fact that you can see a future day of freedom is building faith to finally get there. And that helps give you strength to overcome.

You are filling your time and life with good things as you work on recovery. Then, as you build everyday you will discover that you and God built a life you can be proud of.

And you’ll be free.

Free with a good life to match.

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Faith matters

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”—Heb. 11:1

Translation: Faith is made up of hope for things we do not see and have never seen, but have evidence for.

If we rightly divide this verse we first need to understand what “Hope” is.

Hope is not a “Gee I sure hope so.”

No, it’s “more like “My only hope”. It’s like a life preserver or like a harness that a steel worker wears when he is on a high rise and needs a safety line to prevent falling.

We hope for things we have never seen, but have been given evidence of.

We have never seen God. We have never seen heaven or hell.

But, things have happened in our lives that have given us evidence of the reality of these things.

We have seen God move in our lives and answer prayer. We have seen people get healed of disease. We have seen blessings come to us and to others. We have seen the beauty of nature and the signs it holds. We have felt God in our spirit, comforting us.

This evidence is our lifeline to God. God provides this evidence so that our lifeline will be stronger and cause us to reach out to Him more and trust Him more. God Himself is our lifeline and He provides faith for it.

He gives us faith at birth, and He builds our faith to believe in Jesus Christ and put our faith and trust in Him. Then, He continues throughout our life to build our faith. If we know Him.

Hebrews chapter 11 is called the faith chapter of the Bible. This is where we can get a definition of what faith is.

The very first thing it mentions is having faith in God’s creation. Belief that God created all things out of nothing, simply by speaking it into existence.

We believe in creation because God told us in His Word that this is what happened. So, by faith we believe His Word. Our belief in His Word makes us righteous. Abraham believed God and it was counted to Him for righteousness. When we are told of Jesus Christ, we have the chance to believe or not. If we believe, then we are believing the Word of God, and we put our faith in Jesus Christ and we are declared righteous. Jesus is the living Word of God. (Romans 4:3 Rom. 3:22)

God washes us and places us in Christ. This is what happened to all the Old Testament saints. They believed God and God declared them righteous and placed them in Christ. Just like us.

Remember God is not bound by time or place. God is not filled with doubt. He knows for a fact that His plans will succeed. So, when an Old Testament saint died, having never known Jesus, God places them in Christ because they believed God’s Word.

So, if that saint was alive to today, and heard a sermon on Jesus. This saint would have accepted Him. I know this might not be liked by some believers, but every person who has ever been saved has been saved by grace, through faith. Not by works. They did the works because they believed the Word God gave them.

Grace comes from God and we see evidence, then choose to put our faith in Him at His Word.

Obedience or works are nothing without faith.

They are just rule keeping or going through the motions.

There are some things we cannot do without faith first. Like Confessing Jesus is the Lord, or believing He came in the flesh. (1 Cor. 12:3, 1 John 4:1-3 )

Like Abel sacrificing the first of his flock, as a picture of the future sacrifice of Christ. That’s what ALL sacrifices are. (Heb 11)

He did this because He received a Word from God, or believed the Word of God given to Him from Adam.

He then became a picture of Jesus, when he was killed by His brother because of envy. Like Christ was killed by His brethren for envy. (Gen. chapter 4, Matt. 27:18)

And they were sent to wander the earth.

We see that Enoch walked with God. He had a relationship with him, just like we are called to have a relationship. But, it started by first seeing evidence of God from God, or it came from a Word given from God by someone else. Perhaps from Seth, or from Adam himself. (Gen. 5:22-24)

Remember Adam often walked with God in the cool of the day.

Do you see that our faith leads us to know God and walk with Him. it leads us to seek Him and turn to Him and let Him direct our paths.

It’s a relationship not rule keeping. No one is saved by keeping the law. We are saved by knowing Him. By confessing Jesus is the Lord and having a relationship with Him by faith. (Rom. 3:20-31)

Noah built an Ark. Because He believed the Word given to Him and he acted upon it. Who in their right mind would build an ark in the front yard?

Our faith might lead us to do crazy things. It might lead us to look strange or be persecuted. But, it might also lead to the saving of our family, friends and world.

We see that Abraham believed the Word God gave Him, and he was made righteous. He went unto a land that was not his own and trusted God. He trusted God even though Abraham never saw the promise fulfilled.

There are things we are trusting God for. And we might never see it fulfilled, until we stand with him on that day in glory. When we cross into Paradise to be with Him, and we see the new heaven and new Earth to come.

We seek a city, a country, a future place with God called Home. For this place is not our home.

Sara believed that God would give her a child in her old age. Even through her doubt, God provided. Despite her laughter the promise came and she was written in this book. Because God’s promises are not based upon our faith, and obedience. But, on His might, grace, and goodness. He does it. Not us. (Gen. 18)

Our faith often leads us to reject things in this life, knowing God has a better plan.

Like Moses who chose to reject the high living of Pharaoh and suffer with His own people. Because He knew that he would be the Deliverer and knew that Christ would deliver us all. (the book of Exodus, Acts Chapter 7, Hebrews 11:26)

All of the Old Testament saints teach us that God gives us a Word, and by faith we believe that Word and follow Him.

Jesus is that Word. And when we turn to Him by Faith, He saves us and directs our paths through His Holy Spirit and the relationship we have with Him.

Even through persecutions and a tough life we keep turning to Him and calling out to Him in faith trusting His Word.

And even if we do not see the promises fulfilled in this life, we know that there is a better day.

So, since we are surrounded by the great saints of old and the lives they lived we can turn to Jesus and trust Him through faith like they did. Setting down our burdens and letting Him wash away our sin. So, we can be free to live the life with him that he called us to live. (Heb. 12:1)

Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. He wrote it, and will bring it to pass in our lives. Not by our works but His.

And it was a joy to Him to endure the suffering and shame of the cross for us. Then sit down at the right hand of God in power. (Heb. 12:2)

Through faith we are saved and our faith grows as God builds it through our relationship. And every bad thing we face, and every good thing we receive, all works together to build our faith as we turn to Him and trust Him.

And His promises will come.

They come today. They come in the future. And they come forever.

Trust Him.

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Like children, who cause many parents to change their lifestyles and mindsets. Pets can do the same.

We can learn spiritual things and grow in life from interacting with our pets. Such as, unconditional love, loyalty and innocence.

Your pet loves you no matter what your past is. No matter what failures you have or heartaches you bear. Even if all of society hates you. Your pet is still there to meet you when you come home.

This love they show, can help us grow in our love for ourselves and others, if we allow it.

WWFD= What Would Fido Do?

Now of course running up to people and licking them is a no go. (Sometimes).

My pets have filled my heart and life with love and joy, which cannot help but spill over.

Our animal friends can teach us great spiritual truths.

Our love for our pets can grow into love for nature and the animals in it. When we realize how smart and caring our pets are. It should lead us to realize the same about nature.

Why do we think we are superior?

We were created to take care of and protect nature. Our love of our pets can remind us of that. If we let it.

Our pets can teach us of love, joy, duty and loyalty, that we never get from humans.

When we realize that pets, and animals in nature are often better than us. It helps to remind us that we are fallen. That we can turn to God, for healing in our lives.

The natural world screams spiritual truth, if we listen.

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We were created to serve God

“Seek ye first my kingdom and my righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.”–Matt. 6:33

When we read scripture we need to “Rightly divide” it. (2 Timothy 2:15)

What does that mean?

Well, every word in scripture has meaning. They can often be linked to other parts of scripture. When we want to understand or define something, we need to use scripture to do it.

So, what does it mean to “Seek ye first my kingdom”? It means to put the building of God’s kingdom first in your life. So, how does that look? Well, it means that spreading the Gospel is the most important thing to you. (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-18)

You tell people about Jesus personally on a one to one basis. You tell people about Him publicly; and you support ministries and missionaries that actively spread the Gospel. You have a desire for people to get saved, and you step out in faith, to let the Spirit work through you in doing that work.

On top of that, we support and participate in Kingdom building activities, such as loving people, healing people, helping people, protecting people, growing people, serving people and feeding people. All of this is done in His name, and with an eye toward Kingdom building. Not being fake, or having an ulterior motive; but being real in our purposes. We want people to realize that there is a God who loves them and wants them saved, and that process starts now in this world.

Now when I say this, it makes it seem like I’m saying that you need to become a preacher, or go door to door, or become a missionary. I’m not saying that. God has given each of us different personalities, different gifts, and different callings on our lives. Build your relationship with God, and step out to do the small things and you’ll be shown by Him what directions to take. But, be real. You don’t have to take mission trips, or go to seminary. But, when a friend or neighbor falls on tough times are you there? Do you tell them about Jesus? Do you exercise your gifts at work? Not being preachy or holier than thou, but someone that is approachable, helpful, and keeps a confidence?

We do this out of our salvation. We do not do it to be saved, but because we want to tell people the great things God has done for us.

What is “My Righteousness”? We are made righteous, because we believe God. We believe what He has told us in His Word. We believe what He has spoken to us in our hearts; and we believe He has called us. We believe what He tells us about Jesus Christ, being the Lord, and we confess Him as our Lord. We agree with God that we are sinners and need Him.

We believe our personal relationship with Him; and the great things He has done in our lives. This causes us to live rightly as He grows us. We study and live by His Word. We seek to grow our faith and our relationship with Him. Not obeying rules, but growth through faith and relationship. Seeking His righteousness, is to seek the relationship with Him, and we grow in faith and spirit through it and Him. We cannot be righteous without Him, and faith in His Word. (Rom. 4:3, Rom. 10:9-10)

“And all these things shall be added unto you.” What things? The things we need, and even in many ways the true desires of our hearts. God knows what all humans really need and want. He also knows us personally. He is more than happy to provide these things. But, always remember that our spiritual condition, our relationship with Him, and His kingdom are paramount. Sometimes that will lead to great hardship.

God is not shocked when you desire success or abundance or any of “these things”. But, as we seek His Kingdom and His Righteousness; our desire for, and our definition of “These Things” starts to change. We become humble. We become meek, like a wild horse broken and trained for battle. We become less needy, because we have all in Him. We succeed, but our success is not apart from Him. He is always at the forefront of our minds and what we do.

Now when I say that, I’m not saying we don’t sin. I’m not saying we don’t forget God. I’m saying that He is a constant fixture in our lives, and grows in it. It’s a growth in Him. If you’re not experiencing this, ask God to give you more of Himself and He will.

John tells us that we will sin and fail, but we turn to God and ask Him to cleanse us of all unrighteousness. (Unbelief) and He will. Then, when we are washed we are as though we never sinned. god remembers it no more. (1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 3:9)

Terrible things happen in this life and in this world. But, even in the midst of these situations or places. “Seek ye first my Kingdom, and my righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” is a promise. It might not manifest the same in everybody or in every situation. You might even be miserable for a while as He works things out in your life. To be honest, there are believers who died serving Him, and being in Him, long before any of “these things” manifested in their lives. But, I can promise you they have “these things” today with Him. I can also bet that the families they left behind were blessed. God is just. He pays His workers.

But, like most of God’s promises it requires faith to get started. Do you trust Him? Step out and start doing the little things and begin to grow. He will lead you and guide you; just go. He will move. It doesn’t matter where you are. Seek His kingdom and His righteousness. Do it from a pure heart, wholeheartedly. If you can’t, then ask Him to give you a clean heart, and help you to be pure in your motivations toward Him and others.

Then watch your views of what “these things” are change and turn to what He wants you to view them as. Your relationship is with Him; no one else. We answer to Him. Build His kingdom, and He will build yours.

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Christmas is a time for cheer. A time when we slow down and remember the things that matter most.

It’s a time when we celebrate the birth of a King. The birth of a savior. Jesus Christ our Lord.

As has been pointed out many times, December is not the actual date of His birth. It was probably sometime in September.

But, there is a symbolic reason for the choice of December 25th

When you consider the darkness in this world, and the shadows of evil in our hearts.

When you consider that we are in bondage to our wicked ways and the demonic forces of Satan, the usurper.

When you consider the blackness of the souls that are ruling this world and the misery they impose on us.

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The cold savage darkness full of torment.

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To keep the world in darkness.

And what is more dark, than rulers killing children?

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On that day Joy and Love came to save us from death and raise us up to be with Him.

The light came to shatter the deep and break the power of the forces of spiritual darkness in high places.

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And we celebrate it in a symbol.

A symbol of the light, and a symbol of salvation.

On December 21 we have the darkest day of the year.

We have the day the light goes out.

The day the light dies and goes into the grave of death.

Then, three days later the light is born.

A picture of our savior in the belly of the earth 3 days.

Dec. 22, Dec. 23, Dec. 24

December 25th the light is born. The King is come. He is born to be with us. He was born to die for us and rise from the grave, to set us free. And He will return soon to destroy the darkness, forever.

Merry Christmas.

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