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The wrestling match.

Most of us were born into the world not even knowing we were going to be wrestlers.
We did not even entertain the idea that we would be fighting for freedom from the moment we took our first breath.
We were not told that the snare of entrapment lay in full circle around us.
We were blindsided and held captive and may never have realized it.
Some may not realize it right now.

Are you wondering why I say you are a wrestler yet?

Do you think you know why we are born into a trap that we don't even realize is a trap.

Let me explain. We are born unto this world with a snare that completely tangles both our hands or feet and our mind.
The game started long ago when the deceiver first entangled our parents.
When he was able to get them in a hold and limit their movement thru deception as well as skill.
Since that day we have all fallen for the same ole tricks and holds.
Our parents didn't know how to break free from his grappling holds.
So our heavenly father sent a master wrestler to teach us the techniques to break free from the deceivers grip.
He himself went toe to toe with this rival and when this rival new he had lost he pulled one last trick from his sleeve.
But we are not lost as the master who was able to defeat our common enemy left us the skills to do the same.
HE also sent us a helper that strengthens us when we are weak. It teaches us moves as we go thru the fight.
Thou we break free from one grip and another he grabs and grabs at us we are instructed carefully in all counter moves until he grabs our foot.
Then we are instructed to hit him in his head and at last come to break free thru power and strength not of our own.

Romans 16:20
The God of peace will crush satan under your feet in quickness.

:ninjastar: :hyper: :outcold:.....:neofly:

Prostitutes are more trustworthy than government officials, Chinese survey finds :confused: :shocked: :whistle:
Prostitutes are more trustworthy than government officials or scientists, a recent survey of more than 3,000 Chinese found.

Published: 1:52PM BST 04 Aug 2009

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnew...finds.html

The online survey of 3,376 Chinese showed that 7.9 per cent of respondents considered sex workers trustworthy. The online survey of 3,376 Chinese showed that 7.9 per cent of respondents considered sex workers trustworthy, putting them in third place after farmers and religious workers, the Insight China magazine said on its website.

"A list like this is at the same time surprising and embarrassing," said an editorial in the China Daily English-language newspaper.
The newspaper said the list, based on a survey carried out in June and July, showed scientists and teachers ranked "way below, and that government functionaries, too, scored hardly better".

Soldiers and students were ranked after sex workers on the list of trustworthy professions, according to Insight China.

But the state-linked China Daily found reason for celebration.

"Given the constant feed of scandals involving the country's elite, this is not bad at all," the editorial commented.

"At least (the scientists and officials) have not slid into the least credible category, which consists of real estate developers, secretaries, agents, entertainers and directors."

Matthew 21:32 NIV
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him."

Is there mud or jello involved?

Personaly I think the race part is part of the wrestling match in this way.

We are racing to first recognize we are in the match then to learn from Jesus example and follow it as the unique children we are.