Hitler and 4-20, Sharing my Birthday

If this topic offends, I assure you it isn't my intent. Sharing a birthday that falls on the same day as Hitler's and also known to the world as National Pot Day, can be a tad frustrating. I suppose feelings ensues as my celebration of birth becomes a nightmare, because of the chaotic noise of the infamous date!

I hear it all the time as the date carries the nickname 4-20, "Oh, Wow, your birthday is National Pot Day, the same day as Hitler's birthday." It's true, I share my special day with a historical tyrant, and National Pot Day (which I didn't know of until recent years!), which brings emotion and complications all its own.

Some choose acts of rage, conspicuous anger against others to glorify a tyrant, on my birthday, April 20th. Better yet, celebration of cannabis cloud and legalization of herb. Whichever side of these prevalent issues you fall to mean little, however, this is a day the Lord has made, a day of birth and renewal, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.

Extremist groups choose this timing of, on or close to Hitler's birthday to commemorate his life. To name some of the most horrific events, the Columbine High School massacre and the Oklahoma City bombing. Both were close or on that infamous date.

In Europe Hitler performed acts of violence as a means of retribution against the Jewish people and others. Loyal followers seek to bring him recognition, lies the antedate allowing replication of evil as a celebratory act honoring a tyrant.

Hitler claimed some sadistic form an alliance to Christians, yet he was the complete antithesis. This tyrant mystified an era, creating an allegiance of unadulterated evil toward masses of people, somehow condoning his position or beliefs. Hitler borrowed his twisted version of Christianity to gain a power to his occult spiritualism and radical views. How sad, as his mind confused, this man with his distorted rationale had robotic servants with a willingness to perform horrific acts.

(Hitler wrote: "I believe I am acting under the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew, I am fighting for the work of the Lord." As a boy, he experienced the anti-Semitic attitude of his culture. In his book, (Mien Kampf, 1925), reveals himself as a fanatical believer in God and country. This text presents selected quotes from the infamous anti-Semite himself).

Why do people gravitate and follow negative influence? By choice are you denying your conscience, acting against the truth in your own heart? Are you allowing hate to regurgitate biased with acceptance of position whether right or wrong? Would you stand firm in your faith and belief if the masses formed against you? Where one may disagree, the truth remains; belief is a choice.

A choice is free, but we must maintain a loving character, agreeing to disagree avoiding opinion or the enactment of hateful vengeance. Where we lack clarity in the violence leaning on our understanding confuses. Leaning on God, is purposeful and He may work through you to reveal His conviction. It remains His work and His timing. Live a life of love that glorifies God.

April 20th sometimes lands on Easter Sunday, the greatest day in celebration of the resurrection. Many will miss the connection, but I will scream, "God's not dead."

Again the choice is free, and no one can dictate by entrapment, unless, you relinquish control and your soul. However, it is a counter-intuitive position when the choice is a belief in Christ as your Savior, as you live by faith, renewing your life.

I have grown up with formidable anticipation of dread related to this date, April 20th, my birthday and Hitler's, also National Pot Day! While I see the negativity associated with it, I acknowledge the beauty that has come from the ashes.

As for my past and future birthdays landing on this infamous date, I am claiming joy!

Hate no matter how we spin it creates a vicious web!

Hate-to-hate, or to rationalize negative actions based on faith or non-belief to justify a position is pathetic. Regardless of faith, one cannot condone hatred of any sort. True, all people have capability to misconstrued notions that allow them to perform acts of evil. However, no follower of Jesus or non-Christian has rights to justify self, or a group, by hateful evil actions, based on their stance.

As people, we should have a moral conduct allowing differences as we continue to grow without disgusting attacks. People with freedom should agree our positions come with diversity. Sharing without beating or harming another is imperative. To trust any perspective shared here on earth is that of man's opinion. I pray that as human beings we realize whether passionate or not, we may be lacking in our presentation and our interpretations.

I am a Christian; I believe in Jesus as He is the reason for my life, His word is my truth and I love to glorify Him. Personal faith grows in His word each day and yet as His, I continue to live and react in this human existence. I live with the regret of my sinful nature and still I desire to glorify our Father in Heaven.

While I remain His servant, I recognize belief doesn't come without issue. Opinion of this world harms others for their faith or non-beliefs. By doing such, the world shows evil itself. We can accept everyone, but we need guidance from the word of God!

I am living with my imperfections, and Jesus loves me. He died for my sins so I could live. Our precious Jesus did this for me and for you!

I love people, yes; I have anger at the hatred of this world; I am sure we feel this pain., I try to take folks where they're at. I listen to their perspective, agree to disagree and respect the life they live. Attempting to figure what a person has experienced and how it has formed their opinion is a necessary challenge.

I love sharing Christ alive in me. This belief is a fact for me and I need not push or berate anyone as God handles our connections. I am in awe of God; His miraculous omnipotence is life-giving as He saves us, taking us, at varying intervals of life. As a believer I like to share word ever humbled that He takes us, recognizing that to love like Christ, I must love people in this same manner.

I remain the student hoping to surrender with a desiring heart; nonetheless, avoiding the purification in the assault of another's journey. Therefore, humbly I misstep, trusting Him first and living for His purpose. In knowing Him, I desire to seek Him in others, as He sought me in my darkest places, lighting my way.

I refute the bonds of our sinful existence sharing His promises, thereby giving glory to God. I hope to exhibit His light, and when the lamp glows, I pray an attraction toward its glow, drawing those in the abyss to its warmth. For I was there and He called me by name, hence, I desire to share Christ as He lives within my heart.

When I respond to His purpose, I will welcome the attacks, claiming my loyalty and honor to Him. His love is greater than any earthly treasure and I will trust in Him. When I am a fool with doubt I pray others lead me back to His path, derailing any rampant exploration of temptation, which separates me from His glory.

No greater pain exists than isolation of pulling away, therefore, when one secludes in self-tormenting, inclusively aware as they hide their light. Choosing selfishness is a form of neutrality or denial. Many of the lost remain vulnerable to attack. How does this choice of denying God's Love, this foolishness by action, make one any better than a tyrant? When not loving we are the problem.

I'm no judge nor do I justify; as a person living life, making choices like anyone else. However, I reiterate hate is hate. Acts against human being are wrong. To justify evil stance based on a belief or lack of is pathetic as everyone has value. God values and wants everyone.

If we love, regardless if people put blinders on, Does that mean we do the same? When everyone lacks forgiveness, we can still be humble and kind. One person can spew hatred, and we can love. In situations, many choose lies and hiding, the choice to speak up for our faith and belief. We can show kindness, with gracious, acceptance, lighting the way through our actions.

On another note, if I am spewing hatred or impatience, negativity or evil, which could lead to discord, war or chaos, I hope for and need accountability. So please hold me accountable. This accountability seems futile without love or condemnation, but with the love of Christ, we grow. Christ's love is perfect, and He is the decider of our fate.

Choosing His word seeking Him is my course. I am no judge, not a mean person, but I can be better. Grace finds us in conviction as it brings one closer to our Father's plan.

In this world, I spend much time in the word of God; however, He deserves me in my entirety.

My truth, He is everything, and I desire Christ-likeness. Desiring a life of prayerful obedience to glorify and honor Him is my goal and grateful that He walks with me.

Our testimony roots in the cross. We should take up our cross with integrity for Christ. Regardless of weak flesh, we seek Him trusting in His grace during the storms. I'm safe and blessed by His forgiveness and, therefore, I will welcome my attackers. The Holiness of His Spirit within me convicts my soul even when the flesh is slow.

Trials come joys, and miracles, whereby His touch has changed a situation beyond comprehension. During life experiences, I have been close to and beyond death. This statement may sound crazy to some, but it doesn't matter because, I know my God is more significant, awesome in power. He requires much as He lives in you. Christ lives in our core, and I want people to see Him in me. I know you can choose Him and when you do; He remains; He lives inside of your heart, and your attention to His word shines from there.

Here is the kicker, I'm a God Girl, I love Him; I know Him and yet I struggle. Here is my stance as to why. God is great; but, evil roams freely, and that is not great. God claims us, and yet we must choose Him, beyond our circumstance. I know that when I seek God, He is there. The closer I come to Him, the higher the attacks. So here is my theory, for every minute I spend with God, evil is spending five trying to separate me from Him.

My concern is this if I spend one and evil has five to pull me away, I pray complete obedience to God. The multiplication of attacks would grow. But, if I spend five minutes focused on Jesus and no time with the evil pull, imagine the strength that could surround you and me.

If a tsunami hits and we find ourselves on an island with people, our views may conflict, but I would hope to display an example of unconditional love. My guess is we would want to heal wounds, make the campfire, protect, enjoy life and live our time together in peace while loving and respecting our brother's and sisters. If this seems pathetic, mushy, yet, it's my view.

If by my choice to love like Christ brings attacks or possibilities of danger, I'm ready. I would still make my decision, enjoying the way I know how, and die with the peace of knowing I did everything to share Christ's love and without hate.

I choose my faith in God grateful for it! In the past, I shied away from sharing my birthday April 20th, because of negatives associated with the date.

But some fantastic events happen on this day. For example, my life began as the daughter of a King. Blessed on this day, given to a passionate family belief in living for Jesus. He is my choice, and He's alive because He is in me and I live for Him.

If nothing else Love one another as yourself, but please love God first. He will rock your world positively. If you share a birthday with someone or an event less than desired, don't fret. Because God chooses you, and God is alive in us!

Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”

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Romans Chapter 7:7-25 The Law and Sin

Peace In Your Stages and remember we are allowed our choices and our views because of free will ~ Blessings to you and yours