Two monkeys-soon to be three monkeys- a toad and a king...: Hack this hacker...

Friday, July 9, 2010

Hack this hacker...

I bet you didn't know that I went to Nigeria and to France in one day? See... I didn't know I did either! But my debit card number did! I checked my account this morning online like I do every Friday morning and first thing that struck my eye was a transaction to a MD that I had never heard of. It was only for $1.39 but I knew that only meant that someone had my card number! It was early and the banks hadn't opened yet so I took Eve to gymnastics and then I was going to call my bank at 9:00. When I was dropping her off I received a phone call from the fraudulent department of First Citizens saying that they needed to check a few things on my account that looked suspicious. I knew exactly what they were going to tell me. He asked if I tried to purchase airline tickets to Nigeria this morning and was declined. "Um, no" I said. His response "I guess you weren't in France either this morning trying to purchase computer supplies?". I about died!! I am so thankful that the good Lord was looking at for me because they were caught first thing and they declined their transactions. Imagine what would have happened if they would have went through. We would have been drained dry and who knows when those funds would have been put back in our account! He closed my account and I cut my card up and their mailing me a new one. The whole time I was listening to the nice customer service Representative from the bank talking to me, all I could think about was the 5 minutes I caught of the news a couple of weeks ago(I never watch the news) about how hackers had hacked into Walmarts around the world and are stealing peoples debit card numbers and making purchases within 24 hours of you shopping at Walmart. Guess where we went last night? WALMART!!! Be careful if you shop at Wally World! Write a check or use cash until they get this under control, but do not use your debit or credit cards!!!

I'm glad that I have someone on my side who can hack into ANY computer, heart, or anything that He wants to. He can straighten any situation out! They might can steal my money, or my identity but they can't steal the best, most valuable thing that I have-My precious, Dear Lord!! I'm glad He hacked into my heart 17 years ago and saved me from a life of debt! Who's side are you leaning on.......... I'm leaning on the Lords side!!

Ephesians3:20-Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us

I have a prayer request as well. Please pray diligently today especially for a friend of mine Leslie Mansfield . She is in India doing Missionary work with her church.

Please pray for her and her teams protection
Opportunity for sharing the Good News
Allow her and the others to refresh and comfort their long-term missionary friends already serving there
The protection of her and the others hearts from the depravity of polytheism in India
The unity of their team
That she and the others would remain God-focused
Most of all the salvation and conviction of souls there for their labor

1 comment:

Matthew and JuliaJuly 12, 2010 at 10:47 AM
that is terrifying! wow! glad you got that fixed!

Jasy looked so grown up with her back pack! Adorable!
See ya tomorrow!
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You are not here by accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates you from God. That one thing is sin. People tend to divide themselves into groups-good people and bad people. But God say that every person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin separates us from God. That includes you and me.

"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

According to man's rules, people should be punished or rewarded according to how good they are, and it might be hard for you to understand how Jesus could love you when other people don't seem to. But I have great news for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there's nothing you can do to make him stop!Are you thinking that you should make things right in your life before you come to Jesus? Many people feel that way, but that's not what God says!"God demonstrates His own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem. But God says that you can't make yourself right with God by being a better person. God wants to save you just because he loves you!

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." Titus 3:5

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For you to come to God, your sin must be paid for. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life on the cross. God brought Jesus back from the dead and paved the way for you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. All that's left your you to do is to accept the gift that Jesus is holding our for you right now."If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

" Romans 10:9-10God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus , you can live forever with Him in glory.

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Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe you died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free give of eternal life."If you have trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. I want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually. If you have questions or concerns, please let me know, I would like to help you understand the love that Jesus is offering you for free, no matter who or where you are. I would like to help you connect with a church in your home community, or point you to the wonderful church I love to call my home.

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