The miracles of Elijah and Elisha are not mere legend that grew up around the memories of these two figures in the ancient Israelite community. They testify of a God who is ever intimately caring for those who belong to Him and who call upon His name.
How do I discern the voice that says “be humble” from the one that says “you’re nothing”? Humility has nothing to do with self-rejection. You can only be humble if you have a deep self-respect. Self-rejection cannot form the basis of a humble life.
Henri Nouwen
You don't have to believe in the devil or demons for them to be real. Their reality has no relation to your belief at all. Sometimes our supposed "wisdom" is utter folly. The ancient faith knew more than we claim to know.
St. Francis is known for his vow of poverty, and the impact it had on the renewal of the Church in the 13th Century and even beyond. It could be summed up by what R.R. Reno said of St. Francis,"If we possess nothing, then nothing will get in the way of being possessed by Christ".
DECLARATIONS…!
I will overcome
I will win
I will rise
I will be victorious
I will rejoice
I will simplify
I will conquer
I will be satisfied
I will be contented
I am strong
I am focused
I am victorious
I am protected
I am not rushed
Pastors: Your call is to teach the Scriptures and to be thoroughly engaged in them, along with the Living Tradition from its inception, and in wrestling with every issue from a Christological perspective and not by admixture with ideological approaches to contemporary culture.