A Translation From the Message Bible
1 Corinthians 13
The Way of Love
1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. 2If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. 3-7If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
8-10Love never dies. Inspired speech will be over some day; praying in tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit. We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled.
11When I was an infant at my mother's breast, I gurgled and cooed like any infant. When I grew up, I left those infant ways for good.
12We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
13But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
BLAMELESS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD by Elaine Davenport
God left us an instruction manual. It's called: The Bible. Most of us don't know it as well as we should. He wanted to make it easy for us because He loves us so much. It's not a "recipe" book for us to delve into ...it is a "complete" manual. Most misunderstandings in the body of Christ come from our overall inability to comprehend this. This treatise is an effort to take direction from the Word of God to examine certain areas.
I hear and read so much discussion about how things "ought" to be; but what does the Word say? What does God say? I respect opinions, but I respect God much more. No one can tell you God's intentions better than He. Please don't forget that.
SIDEBAR: AS THE BODY OF CHRIST; THE WORLD WATCHES US: WE MUST BE MINDFUL AND WE MUST BE CORRECT.
You can’t be in faith and not understand God’s Word.
He said He will not withhold from anyone whose walk is blameless. So let your walk be blameless.
WHO DOES GOD WANT US TO LOVE?
God is so wonderful. He looked down the road at our world in the Year 2007 and He left us a command; to the body of Christ and even to the churches. He said:
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (NIV, John 13:34-35)
THE DEVIL WOULD LIKE TO GET YOU OFF OF YOUR PATH OF LOVE...
The world watches the Body of Christ with great amusement. So does the devil. And sometimes I wonder if we’re accommodating them unwittingly. Close critiquing of ministries that are different is widespread within the body of Christ even though the Bible is clear about the "role" of the body.
"And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way." (Ephesians 1:22-23 NIV)
GOD EXPECTS US TO UNDERSTAND THAT AS THE BODY OF CHRIST WE WON'T ALL BE THE SAME...
Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (NIV)
1 Corinthians 12:18-22
But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, (NIV)
I give you the Word of God and I’ll tell you that if you see another ministry that fails or misses the mark in your eyesight, pray for them and ask God what you can do to help them and wait for His instruction. Don’t give ammunition to the world by openly criticizing another ministry.
Many times I observe people complaining about other ministries; but I never see a reply very often. It’s probably because of the following verse. Get in the Word, I encourage you to meditate upon these scriptures before you publicly or privately criticize your brothers or sisters in Christ.
THE WORD IS REAL….
1 Corinthians 12:26-27
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (NIV)
WE HAVE A DIRECTIVE PRAY FOR THOSE THAT PERSECUTE US, NOT TO TALK ABOUT THEM, BUT TO PRAY FOR THEM!
"There is a saying, 'Love your friends and hate your enemies.' But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true sons of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even scoundrels do that much. If you are friendly only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even the heathen do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. (TLB, Matthew 5:43-48)
AND FINALLY FORGIVE...
"For if you forgive men for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. "But if you do not forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. (NAS, Matthew 6:14-15)
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I hear and read so much discussion about how things "ought" to be; but what does the Word say? What does God say? I respect opinions, but I respect God much more. No one can tell you God's intentions better than He. Please don't forget that.
SIDEBAR: AS THE BODY OF CHRIST; THE WORLD WATCHES US: WE MUST BE MINDFUL AND WE MUST BE CORRECT.
You can’t be in faith and not understand God’s Word.
He said He will not withhold from anyone whose walk is blameless. So let your walk be blameless.
WHO DOES GOD WANT US TO LOVE?
God is so wonderful. He looked down the road at our world in the Year 2007 and He left us a command; to the body of Christ and even to the churches. He said:
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (NIV, John 13:34-35)
THE DEVIL WOULD LIKE TO GET YOU OFF OF YOUR PATH OF LOVE...
The world watches the Body of Christ with great amusement. So does the devil. And sometimes I wonder if we’re accommodating them unwittingly. Close critiquing of ministries that are different is widespread within the body of Christ even though the Bible is clear about the "role" of the body.
"And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way." (Ephesians 1:22-23 NIV)
GOD EXPECTS US TO UNDERSTAND THAT AS THE BODY OF CHRIST WE WON'T ALL BE THE SAME...
Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (NIV)
1 Corinthians 12:18-22
But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, (NIV)
I give you the Word of God and I’ll tell you that if you see another ministry that fails or misses the mark in your eyesight, pray for them and ask God what you can do to help them and wait for His instruction. Don’t give ammunition to the world by openly criticizing another ministry.
Many times I observe people complaining about other ministries; but I never see a reply very often. It’s probably because of the following verse. Get in the Word, I encourage you to meditate upon these scriptures before you publicly or privately criticize your brothers or sisters in Christ.
THE WORD IS REAL….
1 Corinthians 12:26-27
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (NIV)
WE HAVE A DIRECTIVE PRAY FOR THOSE THAT PERSECUTE US, NOT TO TALK ABOUT THEM, BUT TO PRAY FOR THEM!
"There is a saying, 'Love your friends and hate your enemies.' But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true sons of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even scoundrels do that much. If you are friendly only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even the heathen do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. (TLB, Matthew 5:43-48)
AND FINALLY FORGIVE...
"For if you forgive men for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. "But if you do not forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. (NAS, Matthew 6:14-15)
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
Mission Statement
When I was in Graduate School, where God had sent me; we learned about mission statements. Here is my statement for this site:
We aim to help people build their faith based on the Word of God and not our opinions.
We will pray before we give you any words here so as not to waste your time. You are too valuable, too precious. We profess love for our neighbors, so our words will be love based. We are not a political voice, but a spiritual voice. We are quite sympathetic to the needs of the world, but we put our trust in God and not in man without exception. We believe that faith is what we all need and that it must be fueled daily. That is why we bring you a word in season each and every day. Our mission is to minister to you. God is in control.
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We aim to help people build their faith based on the Word of God and not our opinions.
We will pray before we give you any words here so as not to waste your time. You are too valuable, too precious. We profess love for our neighbors, so our words will be love based. We are not a political voice, but a spiritual voice. We are quite sympathetic to the needs of the world, but we put our trust in God and not in man without exception. We believe that faith is what we all need and that it must be fueled daily. That is why we bring you a word in season each and every day. Our mission is to minister to you. God is in control.
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The Great Exam (A short story) by Elaine Davenport
A certain young man wanted to attend the Number One school in the world. IN ORDER TO DO THIS, HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE A MAJOR TEST. His success could only be assured, if he passed it. Failure was not an option. He had prepared himself all of his life according to the best of his ability; in every way that he knew how for this situation. There had been glitches and schisms in the past but TO HIS KNOWLEDGE, it had all been corrected! He was taught by great men and women, who taught him the way that they had been taught. As time progressed, more and more new truths were revealed to him and he perfected and redirected himself. He was a complete book worm, a true student of the law that had been presented to him. It was the way of his fathers.
He had great memorization skills; second to none. He possessed a photogenic memory if you will. He also had a network of friends who thought like him, had the same goals and objectives. They believed in their cause so greatly and they were so dedicated that it became a lifestyle for them. Right or wrong, they were often misunderstood and in some cases, they were understood even better than they knew themselves.
There came a time when they as individuals had to take a great test. As a group; they were very powerful and very focused. They even had great strategy to attack this major exam and be a success. They had to be perfect in every way when they took this exam and they knew it. There would be no room for error, there could be no margins for failure. They diagnosed everything around them from their group perspective of identifying situations. They felt no need to assess things from any other angle or vantage point. Theirs was the way and they were sure.
There was a very minor flaw and it would show itself strong at a very inopportune time. Whether that would be critical or not would be determined by the test results.
The day of the test came and they were pleased to announce that they had studied and rested. They knew in advance that a select group would pass the test. Though their numbers were off, they were correct in thinking that it would be just a percentage of all who took the test.
According to their calculations only those who were a part of their group could take the test and pass it. Their calculations also showed that even after that; only one in 41 of them would pass it. They had retained many many facts. The preparation for this exam for them had taken a lifetime. They knew Reading, Spelling, Writing, Mathematics, Logistics, Science, The Solar System. Statistics, enough about most subjects that they deemed necessary. More importantly theyt knew the letter of the law. That surely would count for much. They had a guide book and had even studied it well and picked the things they deemed most important based on what they were taught.
Let me say that what they knew was far more detailed than what the average person knew.
On the day of the test, they were surprised to see so many people there who were not of their discipline. In fact, as they looked around they saw that EVERYBODY was there to take the same test. It was crowded but surely there was electricity and excitement in the air!
In a distant room, they heard screaming and crying and they heard laughter and joy, all at different times.
They took the test and all seemed well in their hearts. They were truly sincere. The test was graded on the spot for each of them as they turned in their answers and went before the review board.
I’d love to make this story sound lovely at this point and tell you that they passed, but that would be a lie. They were never taught comprehension to mix with all of their facts that were taught to them. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." 2 Timothy 3: 15
They had never ventured to rightly divide the Word of Truth for themselves.
So, though they had the facts, they didn’t have them all and when asked to lay them out, they could not nor were they able to explain in a sensible way what the facts meant.
AS A RESULT, THEY WERE NOT ADMITTED TO THE TOP SCHOOL.
Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth and the light. No man comes to the Father but by me. “
I cannot stand by and say nothing …
I am trusting God that this letter will not fall on deaf ears for it is a letter of love, a seed to be watered and it will reap a harvest! All is well.
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He had great memorization skills; second to none. He possessed a photogenic memory if you will. He also had a network of friends who thought like him, had the same goals and objectives. They believed in their cause so greatly and they were so dedicated that it became a lifestyle for them. Right or wrong, they were often misunderstood and in some cases, they were understood even better than they knew themselves.
There came a time when they as individuals had to take a great test. As a group; they were very powerful and very focused. They even had great strategy to attack this major exam and be a success. They had to be perfect in every way when they took this exam and they knew it. There would be no room for error, there could be no margins for failure. They diagnosed everything around them from their group perspective of identifying situations. They felt no need to assess things from any other angle or vantage point. Theirs was the way and they were sure.
There was a very minor flaw and it would show itself strong at a very inopportune time. Whether that would be critical or not would be determined by the test results.
The day of the test came and they were pleased to announce that they had studied and rested. They knew in advance that a select group would pass the test. Though their numbers were off, they were correct in thinking that it would be just a percentage of all who took the test.
According to their calculations only those who were a part of their group could take the test and pass it. Their calculations also showed that even after that; only one in 41 of them would pass it. They had retained many many facts. The preparation for this exam for them had taken a lifetime. They knew Reading, Spelling, Writing, Mathematics, Logistics, Science, The Solar System. Statistics, enough about most subjects that they deemed necessary. More importantly theyt knew the letter of the law. That surely would count for much. They had a guide book and had even studied it well and picked the things they deemed most important based on what they were taught.
Let me say that what they knew was far more detailed than what the average person knew.
On the day of the test, they were surprised to see so many people there who were not of their discipline. In fact, as they looked around they saw that EVERYBODY was there to take the same test. It was crowded but surely there was electricity and excitement in the air!
In a distant room, they heard screaming and crying and they heard laughter and joy, all at different times.
They took the test and all seemed well in their hearts. They were truly sincere. The test was graded on the spot for each of them as they turned in their answers and went before the review board.
I’d love to make this story sound lovely at this point and tell you that they passed, but that would be a lie. They were never taught comprehension to mix with all of their facts that were taught to them. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." 2 Timothy 3: 15
They had never ventured to rightly divide the Word of Truth for themselves.
So, though they had the facts, they didn’t have them all and when asked to lay them out, they could not nor were they able to explain in a sensible way what the facts meant.
AS A RESULT, THEY WERE NOT ADMITTED TO THE TOP SCHOOL.
Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth and the light. No man comes to the Father but by me. “
I cannot stand by and say nothing …
I am trusting God that this letter will not fall on deaf ears for it is a letter of love, a seed to be watered and it will reap a harvest! All is well.
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Stay in the cycle of Faith by Elaine Davenport
Just walk up to someone and ask them what are the signs of faith. You will get a myriad of answers and only a few of them will be convincing. It's not because people don't know. It's because no one really ever thought about it that way!
Faith is one of the simplest things; yet people make it complicated. There's a whole lot of faith on the receiving end or the back end, but on the front end...there's usually not as much.
You've got to grab hold of this.
THE CYCLE OF FAITH
1 FAITH ASKS BELIEVING
2.FAITH ACCEPTS
3.FAITH PRAISES & GIVES THANKS
4.FAITH CELEBRATES
5.FAITH SPEAKS BOLDLY BEFOREHAND!
6.FAITH DECREES!
7.FAITH EXCLAIMS
8.FAITH IS ESTABLISHED
9.FAITH ACTS
10.FAITH IS PATIENT
11.FAITH EXPECTS
12.FAITH STAYS ROOTED IN THE WORD OF GOD
13.FAITH STAYS IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
14.FAITH LOVES
15.FAITH FORGIVES
16.FAITH IS HUMBLE
17.FAITH OVERCOMES
18.FAITH PERSEVERES
19.FAITH NEVER DRAWS BACK
20.FAITH WINS
You have to stay in the cycle of Faith!
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Faith is one of the simplest things; yet people make it complicated. There's a whole lot of faith on the receiving end or the back end, but on the front end...there's usually not as much.
You've got to grab hold of this.
THE CYCLE OF FAITH
1 FAITH ASKS BELIEVING
2.FAITH ACCEPTS
3.FAITH PRAISES & GIVES THANKS
4.FAITH CELEBRATES
5.FAITH SPEAKS BOLDLY BEFOREHAND!
6.FAITH DECREES!
7.FAITH EXCLAIMS
8.FAITH IS ESTABLISHED
9.FAITH ACTS
10.FAITH IS PATIENT
11.FAITH EXPECTS
12.FAITH STAYS ROOTED IN THE WORD OF GOD
13.FAITH STAYS IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
14.FAITH LOVES
15.FAITH FORGIVES
16.FAITH IS HUMBLE
17.FAITH OVERCOMES
18.FAITH PERSEVERES
19.FAITH NEVER DRAWS BACK
20.FAITH WINS
You have to stay in the cycle of Faith!
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"Who" would be better than you? by Elaine Davenport
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2: 15
Let a man examine himself, etc. To see whether he can eat in loving remembrance of the death of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11: 28
Your family is waiting for you to say something to them. They're expecting it! God needs someone to stand in the gap for your family to be saved and it's going to have to be you. You're going to have to examine yourself. Trust me that this is a faith builder; especially after you begin to see results. It's not going to be your neighbor across the street and in many cases it won't be them, so it's going to have to be you. You're not only going to have to pray, but also minister to them and in some cases bring them to Christ. You may not be able to get them to church; but you can bring them to Christ and let God do the rest.
You've got to get your mind off of you and on to them. You'll be Blessed if you will do this.
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Let a man examine himself, etc. To see whether he can eat in loving remembrance of the death of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11: 28
Your family is waiting for you to say something to them. They're expecting it! God needs someone to stand in the gap for your family to be saved and it's going to have to be you. You're going to have to examine yourself. Trust me that this is a faith builder; especially after you begin to see results. It's not going to be your neighbor across the street and in many cases it won't be them, so it's going to have to be you. You're not only going to have to pray, but also minister to them and in some cases bring them to Christ. You may not be able to get them to church; but you can bring them to Christ and let God do the rest.
You've got to get your mind off of you and on to them. You'll be Blessed if you will do this.
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Tip for the Music by Elaine Davenport
It seems that one can encounter a problem navigating from the site regarding music on the web. (Not just this site) What I do is I open a window with the music playing and shrink it on the desktop. Then I open a second window to navigate on the web. On this site; many of the references will take you away from this site and when you leave and come back the music has stopped. This remedy is probably more practical for high speed Internet users. I am humbly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. We are working to find a remedy. Thank you.
P.S. A lot of people may choose to come to this site, put on the music and then do their Internet related assignments.
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P.S. A lot of people may choose to come to this site, put on the music and then do their Internet related assignments.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Conclusion of "Why Tongues" By Elaine Davenport
I suppose I need a rest. I got my sites mixed up. I am so sorry.
"For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries."
I Corinthians 14:14
I have friends who still don’t believe in speaking in tongues. So I ask you:
What is tradition? I offer this answer: Tradition is simply doing things the way the other people around you do. It’s trusting man. But the Word says don’t put your faith in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Read your bible and you cannot form any other conclusion that tongues are necessary for every believer. I* wish someone had cared to explain it to me! Really.
So, I need to explain how my life changed by my speaking in tongues. Out of respect for the people in my life and protecting their confidentiality; I can only say that a clean sweep was made in my household and in my family. The only person who was constantly under attack was me; but the enemy could only make little “mini” attacks because none of his weapons would prosper. I got my vision back, my life back, my family back, my marriage replenished, my children began to prosper and all my family members who never wanted to hear about God had an about face. My income was magnified and business opportunities came out of the woodwork. I could go on but I won’t. Gotta go.
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"For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries."
I Corinthians 14:14
I have friends who still don’t believe in speaking in tongues. So I ask you:
What is tradition? I offer this answer: Tradition is simply doing things the way the other people around you do. It’s trusting man. But the Word says don’t put your faith in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Read your bible and you cannot form any other conclusion that tongues are necessary for every believer. I* wish someone had cared to explain it to me! Really.
So, I need to explain how my life changed by my speaking in tongues. Out of respect for the people in my life and protecting their confidentiality; I can only say that a clean sweep was made in my household and in my family. The only person who was constantly under attack was me; but the enemy could only make little “mini” attacks because none of his weapons would prosper. I got my vision back, my life back, my family back, my marriage replenished, my children began to prosper and all my family members who never wanted to hear about God had an about face. My income was magnified and business opportunities came out of the woodwork. I could go on but I won’t. Gotta go.
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Faith in God and not in man by Elaine Davenport
And in my preaching there were no honeyed words of wisdom, but I was dependent on the power of the Spirit to make it clear to you: So that your faith might be based not on man's wisdom but on the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2: 4-5
Everyday, we see examples of people who put their faith in men and not God. As a result, there are murders, suicides, homelessness, tragedies, broken hearts, deterioration, lost possessions and I could go on and on. We've all done it at one time or another and I suppose most of us have been burned by that decision. Now I was raised to know that when I got burnt; I would not do it again. Some people like doing the same thing over and over or repeating past mistakes or behaviors; often putting their faith in men.
Today; make up your mind to put your faith in God, letting Him order your steps and hold your hand. Just trust God for this problem. He's consistent and will not let you slip, stumble or fall.
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Everyday, we see examples of people who put their faith in men and not God. As a result, there are murders, suicides, homelessness, tragedies, broken hearts, deterioration, lost possessions and I could go on and on. We've all done it at one time or another and I suppose most of us have been burned by that decision. Now I was raised to know that when I got burnt; I would not do it again. Some people like doing the same thing over and over or repeating past mistakes or behaviors; often putting their faith in men.
Today; make up your mind to put your faith in God, letting Him order your steps and hold your hand. Just trust God for this problem. He's consistent and will not let you slip, stumble or fall.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE ;TODAY WOULD YOU BE BRAVE? by Elaine Davenport
I "see" a lot of people praising God! I 'hear" a lot of people talking about God! I "read" a lot of what people write about God. BUT...when the rubber meets the road as they say and people really have to make a choice, who will they choose?
CASSIE BERNALL WAS A SPECIAL YOUNG LADY WITH A HEART FOR GOD. CASSIE GAVE OF HERSELF FREELY TO GOD. SHE WAS A SHINING EXAMPLE TO THE BODY OF CHRIST.
Many people recall her story. Cassie at age seventeen years of age found herself within close proximity of one of the shooters as she huddled on the floor during the Columbine massacre in Denver a year years ago; in which twelve students were killed and two dozen more were injured. The killer looked at her and asked if she believed in God? Without batting an eye, she said Yes. He killed her. At that moment, faith was challenged and faith won! I'm asking you today wherever you are to lift up Cassie's family in prayer. We speak Blessings over their lives. Praise God!
She did not make the decision that day not to deny God, she had made it long before that. It was a question regarding a faith declaration. No one ever said that it would be easy. In fact, Jesus said: If they will persecute me, they will persecute you. Have you made your choice yet or are you just going along for the ride?
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CASSIE BERNALL WAS A SPECIAL YOUNG LADY WITH A HEART FOR GOD. CASSIE GAVE OF HERSELF FREELY TO GOD. SHE WAS A SHINING EXAMPLE TO THE BODY OF CHRIST.
Many people recall her story. Cassie at age seventeen years of age found herself within close proximity of one of the shooters as she huddled on the floor during the Columbine massacre in Denver a year years ago; in which twelve students were killed and two dozen more were injured. The killer looked at her and asked if she believed in God? Without batting an eye, she said Yes. He killed her. At that moment, faith was challenged and faith won! I'm asking you today wherever you are to lift up Cassie's family in prayer. We speak Blessings over their lives. Praise God!
She did not make the decision that day not to deny God, she had made it long before that. It was a question regarding a faith declaration. No one ever said that it would be easy. In fact, Jesus said: If they will persecute me, they will persecute you. Have you made your choice yet or are you just going along for the ride?
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
TEARING DOWN STRONGHOLDS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST: SPEAKING IN TONGUES
INTRODUCTION: I RECEIVED THE GIFT OF TRADITIONS FILLED WITH MY FAMILIES "RELIGIOUS" BELIEFS AS A LITTLE CHILD. AS I GREW OLDER PHYSICALLY, I REALIZED THAT I COULD NOT GROW OLDER SPIRITUALLY UNTIL I TOOK GOD AT HIS WORD AND OVERLOOKED THE TRADITIONS OF MEN AND THEIR COMFORT ZONES!
(For some of you; this may be hard, but I present the truth. )
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PART ONE
For years, many people said that people who spoke in tongues were of the devil. Jesus said believers would do it so how did the devil get in there? Well, the Bible says "Satan" is the author of lies.
Don't take another man's word for whether you ought to speak in tongues; take God's Word.
Jesus said in Mark 16: 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
DO YOU BELIEVE? THEN WHY AREN'T SIGNS FOLLOWING YOU?
You made a choice to follow God. Now you have to make a choice to accept all that He freely gives you.
THIS IS WHY:
Speaking in tongues allows us to pray out the perfect will of God for our lives and those around us. That exercise will change your life dramatically. It will build you up personally and it allows you to commune with God. It is the first outward sign that you have been baptized with the Holy Ghost. It gave me confidence that I can get things done in the spirit realm and get my prayers answered.
That gift makes me "feel" powerful.
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PART TWO
If your dandruff is up about the prospect of speaking in tongues; don’t feel bad. I felt the same way myself. I am now certain that speaking in tongues may be one of the most misunderstood “benefits” available to believers.
Over the years, I have changed my mind about a lot of things. I’m pretty stubborn sometimes, so my mind was locked solid on a couple of things when it came to God and the church. Here goes:
(These were things I did not like or vowed never to deal with or do.)
1. I thought speaking in tongues was absolutely ridiculous and that it wasn’t real.
2. I thought people falling out by the power of the Holy Ghost were fake.
3. I loathed: “singing preachers.”
4. I didn’t like noisy churches.
5. I used to say that the one kind of writing that I would never do would be “religious” writing.
6. I did not like the idea of men not going to church; but I especially didn’t like the fact that most churches didn’t do enough to get men into the church.
Today, I’m going to tackle the issue of my apprehension and lack of understanding around the ability to speak in tongues.
I did not come from a Pentecostal background. My mother sent us to church as children, several blocks away. That only happened because the minister kept knocking on the door to invite us and my mother felt bad for him because he wouldn’t give up and he was so nice. In the meantime I’m sure my grandmother had already covered us in prayer.
We came from a long line of Baptists. The family was very comfortable with that. After coming off of a long illness; I was led to a nearby Pentecostal church. I didn’t go there to examine them or take an application. My requirements were simple. I needed a connection with God, direction and to find a way to get my healing. In the midst of my search I found out about the “power” of speaking in tongues.
Here are some things that the Bible says about tongues: And He said unto them, "Go ye into the entire world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." MARK 16¨ 17
It’s amazing that Jesus says that tongues are a sign that you believe. I didn’t write it; Jesus did! What am I inferring? No, what is Jesus inferring? That’s the question.
WAS IT HARD? I was surprised that learning to speak in tongues was just a question of the heart and not anything else. I just asked God for the gift and began to speak.
The Spirit of God helps those that speak in tongues, making intercession for us, knowing what we are to pray which is the perfect will of God.
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God."
In the book of Acts; when the members of the early church gathered, they were all in one accord when the Holy Ghost fell. This is important.
Acts 2:4
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
I Corinthians 14:2
Tomorrow, I will continue this discussion; I hope you'll join in as we tear down this stronghold!
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(For some of you; this may be hard, but I present the truth. )
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PART ONE
For years, many people said that people who spoke in tongues were of the devil. Jesus said believers would do it so how did the devil get in there? Well, the Bible says "Satan" is the author of lies.
Don't take another man's word for whether you ought to speak in tongues; take God's Word.
Jesus said in Mark 16: 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
DO YOU BELIEVE? THEN WHY AREN'T SIGNS FOLLOWING YOU?
You made a choice to follow God. Now you have to make a choice to accept all that He freely gives you.
THIS IS WHY:
Speaking in tongues allows us to pray out the perfect will of God for our lives and those around us. That exercise will change your life dramatically. It will build you up personally and it allows you to commune with God. It is the first outward sign that you have been baptized with the Holy Ghost. It gave me confidence that I can get things done in the spirit realm and get my prayers answered.
That gift makes me "feel" powerful.
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PART TWO
If your dandruff is up about the prospect of speaking in tongues; don’t feel bad. I felt the same way myself. I am now certain that speaking in tongues may be one of the most misunderstood “benefits” available to believers.
Over the years, I have changed my mind about a lot of things. I’m pretty stubborn sometimes, so my mind was locked solid on a couple of things when it came to God and the church. Here goes:
(These were things I did not like or vowed never to deal with or do.)
1. I thought speaking in tongues was absolutely ridiculous and that it wasn’t real.
2. I thought people falling out by the power of the Holy Ghost were fake.
3. I loathed: “singing preachers.”
4. I didn’t like noisy churches.
5. I used to say that the one kind of writing that I would never do would be “religious” writing.
6. I did not like the idea of men not going to church; but I especially didn’t like the fact that most churches didn’t do enough to get men into the church.
Today, I’m going to tackle the issue of my apprehension and lack of understanding around the ability to speak in tongues.
I did not come from a Pentecostal background. My mother sent us to church as children, several blocks away. That only happened because the minister kept knocking on the door to invite us and my mother felt bad for him because he wouldn’t give up and he was so nice. In the meantime I’m sure my grandmother had already covered us in prayer.
We came from a long line of Baptists. The family was very comfortable with that. After coming off of a long illness; I was led to a nearby Pentecostal church. I didn’t go there to examine them or take an application. My requirements were simple. I needed a connection with God, direction and to find a way to get my healing. In the midst of my search I found out about the “power” of speaking in tongues.
Here are some things that the Bible says about tongues: And He said unto them, "Go ye into the entire world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." MARK 16¨ 17
It’s amazing that Jesus says that tongues are a sign that you believe. I didn’t write it; Jesus did! What am I inferring? No, what is Jesus inferring? That’s the question.
WAS IT HARD? I was surprised that learning to speak in tongues was just a question of the heart and not anything else. I just asked God for the gift and began to speak.
The Spirit of God helps those that speak in tongues, making intercession for us, knowing what we are to pray which is the perfect will of God.
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God."
In the book of Acts; when the members of the early church gathered, they were all in one accord when the Holy Ghost fell. This is important.
Acts 2:4
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
I Corinthians 14:2
Tomorrow, I will continue this discussion; I hope you'll join in as we tear down this stronghold!
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Monday, April 23, 2007
WHAT'S YOUR SECRET? by Elaine Davenport
Years ago, a dear family member was murdered. They were shot in the back three times by a neighbor who said it was self defense. This all happened in broad daylight. There was a court trial with only a judge. From the start; he sounded biased. We could not believe it but clearly he and the accused murderer's attorney were friends. There were many witnesses. Each one told a different story. All had different reasons for telling their accounts. Mainly, it was the account that was in their best interest. For example, the wife of the accused had a version. Unfortunately, her husband; the accused had a different version even though they were together. The lady next door had another version. We all knew she was out there at the time. There were rumors that she was afraid of the man so her version did not support our claim of pre meditated murder. We were gravely disappointed and all looked dim. Then a friend who had happened by testified and gave his version of the events. We thought: "Aha, at last the truth will come out." Unfortunately his version was completely different from the other three stories and there was no one to back it up.
As it turns out, there was a surprise witness who had seen everything from his yard and no one had seen him. No one even new him. Neither side knew what the man would say. The man clearly was through examination proven to be a man of integrity and honor. The man told how our family member was ambushed and shot in the back three times after he literally ran from the scene trying to get away from the accused. What this witness kept repeating was how our family member kept saying that he didn't want any trouble.
This man whom we did not know, stepped up and testified and told the truth. Lives were changed as a result in so many ways. I hated the fact that my loved one was murdered, but because God sent a messenger to tell the truth, I did not allow bitterness to take root in my life. I eventually forgave the man who committed the crime and his family.
APPLICATION
In the Bible Jesus healed a blind man. Then he told him to go and witness.
Now the man out of whom the devils had departed besought Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return to thine own house, and show what great things God hath done unto thee." And he went his way, and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done unto him. And it came to pass that when Jesus had returned, the people gladly received Him, for they were all waiting for Him. LUKE 8: 38-40 (KJV)
We have been called to witness to OTHER people about the great things that the Lord has done for us. I tell you, I don't hear people on the Internet talking about what God has done for them; so I'm wondering why is it a secret. What's your secret? IF no one knows your testimony, there's a problem. As I look through my mailing list, I look at your name and I say: "Do I know their testimony?" and I am getting a lot of No's. I don't have to know, I have a life, but God has called you to witness.
Author's note: It's no secret that God healed me of a brain tumor, cancer, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, healed my eyes, restored my home, my children and I can go on.
Witnessing is an act of Faith! I encourage you to step out from the pack of "email forwarders" (not that it's bad, in most cases it isn't) and put your witness out there. God will back you.
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As it turns out, there was a surprise witness who had seen everything from his yard and no one had seen him. No one even new him. Neither side knew what the man would say. The man clearly was through examination proven to be a man of integrity and honor. The man told how our family member was ambushed and shot in the back three times after he literally ran from the scene trying to get away from the accused. What this witness kept repeating was how our family member kept saying that he didn't want any trouble.
This man whom we did not know, stepped up and testified and told the truth. Lives were changed as a result in so many ways. I hated the fact that my loved one was murdered, but because God sent a messenger to tell the truth, I did not allow bitterness to take root in my life. I eventually forgave the man who committed the crime and his family.
APPLICATION
In the Bible Jesus healed a blind man. Then he told him to go and witness.
Now the man out of whom the devils had departed besought Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return to thine own house, and show what great things God hath done unto thee." And he went his way, and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done unto him. And it came to pass that when Jesus had returned, the people gladly received Him, for they were all waiting for Him. LUKE 8: 38-40 (KJV)
We have been called to witness to OTHER people about the great things that the Lord has done for us. I tell you, I don't hear people on the Internet talking about what God has done for them; so I'm wondering why is it a secret. What's your secret? IF no one knows your testimony, there's a problem. As I look through my mailing list, I look at your name and I say: "Do I know their testimony?" and I am getting a lot of No's. I don't have to know, I have a life, but God has called you to witness.
Author's note: It's no secret that God healed me of a brain tumor, cancer, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, healed my eyes, restored my home, my children and I can go on.
Witnessing is an act of Faith! I encourage you to step out from the pack of "email forwarders" (not that it's bad, in most cases it isn't) and put your witness out there. God will back you.
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
THE POWER OF CONFESSION by Elaine Davenport
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One of the best ways that we can all build ourselves up and make things happen is by using the power of the Word of God. You can't speak the Word or what it intends for you if you don't read it. Make a list of your favorite confessions and start speaking it. Then watch things begin to happen. Just make sure that you set your faith on it! Here are a few of my favorite confessions:
• I have an inheritance from God!
• I believe I receive!
• Oh- I’m not backing off of this promise
• You cannot lie-you’re God and you say what is
• I believe the Word to the end!
• I believe God for the miraculous like I’ve never believed before!
• I have my expectors on!
• I have great expectations!
• When I get a revelation from God, I will walk in it and operate in it so God can give me even more
• The anointing destroys yokes!
• The anointing opens up doors for me!
• The anointing of God causes me to inherit the Blessing
• The anointing of God leads me on a path of righteousness
• The Holy Ghost keeps me from straying from the right or the left
• I value the word, it’s more important than anything else!
• I am delivered supernaturally
• I’m delivered of ____________, (name them) I don’t need that
• I am victorious
• I am more than a conqueror
• I am expecting to reach out and touch the multitudes
• God will do a new thing in me and it SHALL spring forth
• It shall come to pass
• It is mine
• I have favor with God and man
• I’m expecting to inherit the Blessing of God
• I’m believing God for the miraculous
• I’m believing Him to go above and beyond what the natural realm says is able to happen
• I’m not limited to the earth’s resources, my resources are heaven and earth
• If it isn’t here-God can make it
• I don’t have to worry about that
• I’m expecting to live a long, fruitful, healthy, prosperous life here on earth
• That’s part of my inheritance
• I am the righteousness of God and Christ Jesus
• I am a joint heir with Jesus and because I am a joint heir, I have PROMISE
• I’m connected to royalty
• I have promises
• I command my inheritance to come in
• I command my angels to go get it and gather my harvest and to bring it in.
• I’m believing God for a perpetual harvest, a continual harvest, harvest upon harvest
• I will continue to do what God tells me to do
• I will continue to believe
• I will continue to sow
• I walk by faith and not by sight
• Gods word is true
• He cannot lie
• What He says IS; therefore I believe
• It is so
• It is mine
• My faith stirs in me
• The anointing stirs in me
• I believe God for miracles
• I believe, I will receive
• What I confess happens
• My God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus
• I have a continual supply for every need
• I have the power to create with the fruit of my lips
• I am willing and obedient
• The Lord teaches me to profit and leadest me the way that I should go.
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One of the best ways that we can all build ourselves up and make things happen is by using the power of the Word of God. You can't speak the Word or what it intends for you if you don't read it. Make a list of your favorite confessions and start speaking it. Then watch things begin to happen. Just make sure that you set your faith on it! Here are a few of my favorite confessions:
• I have an inheritance from God!
• I believe I receive!
• Oh- I’m not backing off of this promise
• You cannot lie-you’re God and you say what is
• I believe the Word to the end!
• I believe God for the miraculous like I’ve never believed before!
• I have my expectors on!
• I have great expectations!
• When I get a revelation from God, I will walk in it and operate in it so God can give me even more
• The anointing destroys yokes!
• The anointing opens up doors for me!
• The anointing of God causes me to inherit the Blessing
• The anointing of God leads me on a path of righteousness
• The Holy Ghost keeps me from straying from the right or the left
• I value the word, it’s more important than anything else!
• I am delivered supernaturally
• I’m delivered of ____________, (name them) I don’t need that
• I am victorious
• I am more than a conqueror
• I am expecting to reach out and touch the multitudes
• God will do a new thing in me and it SHALL spring forth
• It shall come to pass
• It is mine
• I have favor with God and man
• I’m expecting to inherit the Blessing of God
• I’m believing God for the miraculous
• I’m believing Him to go above and beyond what the natural realm says is able to happen
• I’m not limited to the earth’s resources, my resources are heaven and earth
• If it isn’t here-God can make it
• I don’t have to worry about that
• I’m expecting to live a long, fruitful, healthy, prosperous life here on earth
• That’s part of my inheritance
• I am the righteousness of God and Christ Jesus
• I am a joint heir with Jesus and because I am a joint heir, I have PROMISE
• I’m connected to royalty
• I have promises
• I command my inheritance to come in
• I command my angels to go get it and gather my harvest and to bring it in.
• I’m believing God for a perpetual harvest, a continual harvest, harvest upon harvest
• I will continue to do what God tells me to do
• I will continue to believe
• I will continue to sow
• I walk by faith and not by sight
• Gods word is true
• He cannot lie
• What He says IS; therefore I believe
• It is so
• It is mine
• My faith stirs in me
• The anointing stirs in me
• I believe God for miracles
• I believe, I will receive
• What I confess happens
• My God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus
• I have a continual supply for every need
• I have the power to create with the fruit of my lips
• I am willing and obedient
• The Lord teaches me to profit and leadest me the way that I should go.
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
WHO IS GOING TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
Somebody has got to save your family and friends. Someone has got to bring them to Christ. Someone has to cross their paths to tell them the truth. Someone has to pray for them. What is your role? What will you do?
I can tell you for a certainty that when they begin to see the fruit of your labors, your change in heart, hear your love talk, see you truly change, they'll be open.
You are an OPEN DOOR to someone, but are you in position?
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I can tell you for a certainty that when they begin to see the fruit of your labors, your change in heart, hear your love talk, see you truly change, they'll be open.
You are an OPEN DOOR to someone, but are you in position?
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ALL KINDS OF DISCUSSIONS GOING ON; BE IN ON THE RIGHT ONE...DON'T BE DISTRACTED! BY Elaine Davenport
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Faith, faith, faith; that is what we're all about! Sometimes we have to remind ourselves. We have to stay focused, we have to stay on track! I was surprised when a Christian minister gave his pulpit to a group of Muslims who of course immediately began to praise Allah. But it wasn't my call and it wasn't my watch. It just reminded me that I need to be on the path that God has placed me on doing the job, He has called me to do. I exhort you to do the same because everytime we slip or miss it, souls are lost. This is not a joke. A lot of people have used us (believers) as an example to turn someone to another faith.
So don't be distracted, stay focused.
The Peoples New Testament in 1 Corinthians 2: 5 says: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men. Their faith was not produced by the triumphs of oratory or philosophy,But in the power of God. By the gospel preached in the power of the Spirit. Hence it was wrought through the means supplied of God.
There is a lot of talk going on; but don't be distracted. It's been an interesting week. For example, everyone rolled their sleeves up about the Imus deal. nobody wanted to hear it when I offered to some friends that I felt it was part of a demonic attack to divide and confuse. But that's how I felt because even "faith" people were all caught up. When he was fired, it was over. So the crowd still full of steam moved on to tackle the rap moguls. They didn't get all that money being stupid. So in the course of mans wisdom; when they got through there was a nice band-aid on the problem; but no clear solution was in the making. I can't trust man's wisdom; especially if the control to fixing the problem lies in the hands of the people making the millions. It's in their best interest to be sympathetic, but not to change the status quo.
I was unable to give voice to my thoughts that saving souls is now more critical than ever as Satan serves up continuous distractions. Don't be confused and don't be distracted!
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Faith, faith, faith; that is what we're all about! Sometimes we have to remind ourselves. We have to stay focused, we have to stay on track! I was surprised when a Christian minister gave his pulpit to a group of Muslims who of course immediately began to praise Allah. But it wasn't my call and it wasn't my watch. It just reminded me that I need to be on the path that God has placed me on doing the job, He has called me to do. I exhort you to do the same because everytime we slip or miss it, souls are lost. This is not a joke. A lot of people have used us (believers) as an example to turn someone to another faith.
So don't be distracted, stay focused.
The Peoples New Testament in 1 Corinthians 2: 5 says: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men. Their faith was not produced by the triumphs of oratory or philosophy,But in the power of God. By the gospel preached in the power of the Spirit. Hence it was wrought through the means supplied of God.
There is a lot of talk going on; but don't be distracted. It's been an interesting week. For example, everyone rolled their sleeves up about the Imus deal. nobody wanted to hear it when I offered to some friends that I felt it was part of a demonic attack to divide and confuse. But that's how I felt because even "faith" people were all caught up. When he was fired, it was over. So the crowd still full of steam moved on to tackle the rap moguls. They didn't get all that money being stupid. So in the course of mans wisdom; when they got through there was a nice band-aid on the problem; but no clear solution was in the making. I can't trust man's wisdom; especially if the control to fixing the problem lies in the hands of the people making the millions. It's in their best interest to be sympathetic, but not to change the status quo.
I was unable to give voice to my thoughts that saving souls is now more critical than ever as Satan serves up continuous distractions. Don't be confused and don't be distracted!
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Up Close and Personal...
God desires that you seek Him and in doing so, so many things will happen to you. When you read them all, you'll say" "Wow!" just as I did.
If you seek Him, He'll be found is in 1Chron 28: 9,
If you seek Him, you'll live is in Amos 5: 4,
God rewards those that earnestly seek Him is in Hebrews 11:6,
God is good to those who seek Him is found in Lam 3: 25
Blessed are those who seek Him is found in Psalm 119: 2
You need to know this; it will strengthen you in your faith walk.
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If you seek Him, He'll be found is in 1Chron 28: 9,
If you seek Him, you'll live is in Amos 5: 4,
God rewards those that earnestly seek Him is in Hebrews 11:6,
God is good to those who seek Him is found in Lam 3: 25
Blessed are those who seek Him is found in Psalm 119: 2
You need to know this; it will strengthen you in your faith walk.
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DON"T LET THE DEVIL KNOCK YOU OUT WITH ONE BLOW!
I had been trying to tell my kids that the devil was real for months on end, but all I got was their laughter. "The Who?" they often said, ridiculing me. They just felt it was a form of fanaticism for believers to say there was an unknown presence attacking us and trying to defeat us. Well, I have had to face such adversity before I knew this and I've always wanted to assign a reason for it.
Finding out that there was an adversary was welcoming information because I can deal with what I know about. My KNOWING doesn't have to be by SIGHT; I am a spirit and I live in a body. I keep my spirit in TUNE and connected to the power source! My mind is alert and I am always on guard. However, explaining this to my college age children was getting me nowhere. I stood in faith and put prayer on it as well.
In their efforts to disprove my reasoning; my children actually began to see that I was telling the truth. My daughter was first; she moved far away to another state. When she was home, she rarely asked for prayer. In this new place, without transportation she was calling daily for prayer.
Finally, she faced a challenging crisis. There was a winter storm and she had left home without a bus pass, and had run out of money quite a ways from home. She was inconsolable and seemed ready to give up. The first thing that I told her was: "Are you going to let the devil knock you out with one blow?" She said: "No." "You've got more than that, I told her.
Then we prayed and God sent a woman who gave her the fare that she needed to get home. Eventually He touched my heart to give her my wonderful car even though that left me hitchhiking. Not long after that, I got a new car! I got the car not because I wanted a material object, but so that I would be enabled to do kingdom business!
I recently talked to a friend who was greatly distressed and in tears over a check that had not come, even though the mail had not come yet. I was led to ask her: "ARE YOU GOING TO LET THE DEVIL KNOCK YOU OUT WITH ONE BLOW? We prayed a prayer of agreement and we are standing in faith that it will all work out.
If you're reading this, I'll tell you that your big old problem is only big to you and the devil. But ye are of God! So remember that God will fix it no matter what size you "think" it is and tell the devil: "You're a defeated foe, loose my (whatever it is) and let it go in Jesus Name, and keep on stepping! You'll be glad that you did.
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Finding out that there was an adversary was welcoming information because I can deal with what I know about. My KNOWING doesn't have to be by SIGHT; I am a spirit and I live in a body. I keep my spirit in TUNE and connected to the power source! My mind is alert and I am always on guard. However, explaining this to my college age children was getting me nowhere. I stood in faith and put prayer on it as well.
In their efforts to disprove my reasoning; my children actually began to see that I was telling the truth. My daughter was first; she moved far away to another state. When she was home, she rarely asked for prayer. In this new place, without transportation she was calling daily for prayer.
Finally, she faced a challenging crisis. There was a winter storm and she had left home without a bus pass, and had run out of money quite a ways from home. She was inconsolable and seemed ready to give up. The first thing that I told her was: "Are you going to let the devil knock you out with one blow?" She said: "No." "You've got more than that, I told her.
Then we prayed and God sent a woman who gave her the fare that she needed to get home. Eventually He touched my heart to give her my wonderful car even though that left me hitchhiking. Not long after that, I got a new car! I got the car not because I wanted a material object, but so that I would be enabled to do kingdom business!
I recently talked to a friend who was greatly distressed and in tears over a check that had not come, even though the mail had not come yet. I was led to ask her: "ARE YOU GOING TO LET THE DEVIL KNOCK YOU OUT WITH ONE BLOW? We prayed a prayer of agreement and we are standing in faith that it will all work out.
If you're reading this, I'll tell you that your big old problem is only big to you and the devil. But ye are of God! So remember that God will fix it no matter what size you "think" it is and tell the devil: "You're a defeated foe, loose my (whatever it is) and let it go in Jesus Name, and keep on stepping! You'll be glad that you did.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
MOVE THAT PROBLEM OUT OF YOUR WAY!
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And Jesus answering, said unto them, "Have faith in God.
For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, `Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea,' and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:22,23
Satan and his imps must get a real chuckle out of watching us believers. We get problem after problem and we don't laugh it off...but we should.
I began reading a book recently about how Satan sets up situation to get people offended and offending." I said: "Okay, I guess it's possible." The next day while I was with some friends, a dear friend said something that hurt me to the core. I fought hard to hold back the tears, while trying to keep a straight face. I immediately began to question why a friend or how a friend would do that. All kind of thoughts were rushing through my head. I was trying to avert a disaster when I remembered: "Love suffereth long." Certainly, I loved this friend. They themselves had been through a great ordeal and I realized that the words were not meant maliciously; they just came out the wrong way.
Days later; I was still struggling with that even though the pain had gone away. I had to move this problem out the way. There was no one that I could discuss it with but God. Now that's a whole "nother" chapter (conversations with God- which many people either don't believe in or don't have).
So I forgave my friend; really truly and elevated them back to where they were before they said those words. Actually, I came to realize that I needed to take a closer spiritual walk so I benefited. The devil would have us to get mad at each other over nothing; but I won't fall victim to such and don't you.
Speak to your problem and tell it to go away. You have the power and you have the Authority in Jesus name! Satan hopes you don't believe this! Do you?
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And Jesus answering, said unto them, "Have faith in God.
For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, `Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea,' and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:22,23
Satan and his imps must get a real chuckle out of watching us believers. We get problem after problem and we don't laugh it off...but we should.
I began reading a book recently about how Satan sets up situation to get people offended and offending." I said: "Okay, I guess it's possible." The next day while I was with some friends, a dear friend said something that hurt me to the core. I fought hard to hold back the tears, while trying to keep a straight face. I immediately began to question why a friend or how a friend would do that. All kind of thoughts were rushing through my head. I was trying to avert a disaster when I remembered: "Love suffereth long." Certainly, I loved this friend. They themselves had been through a great ordeal and I realized that the words were not meant maliciously; they just came out the wrong way.
Days later; I was still struggling with that even though the pain had gone away. I had to move this problem out the way. There was no one that I could discuss it with but God. Now that's a whole "nother" chapter (conversations with God- which many people either don't believe in or don't have).
So I forgave my friend; really truly and elevated them back to where they were before they said those words. Actually, I came to realize that I needed to take a closer spiritual walk so I benefited. The devil would have us to get mad at each other over nothing; but I won't fall victim to such and don't you.
Speak to your problem and tell it to go away. You have the power and you have the Authority in Jesus name! Satan hopes you don't believe this! Do you?
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
HAS THE MEDIA COMPROMISED US ( and themselves individually) REGARDING FAITH AND ARE WE AS A COUNTRY LAGGING BEHIND?
The information here is proposed to make you think. It is not meant to offend.
The real questions are what do you do with your faith and if you had to let people know that you believe in God; would you do it or do you prefer to keep it a secret?
They keep doing all of these studies about faith. They're not doing it because they believe. Remember that "they" the media are supposed to be impartial. However, they decided to try to find out about this faith thing. They found in one study that 85% of Americans believe in God, but 98% of Africans do, 9 of 10 Indonesians said they'd die for God and 87% of Ireland believe in God. So my question is are we lagging behind the rest of the world on the "Faith Scale" and if so why? Now I suggest to you that since real people write these stories, we are falling off our jobs fellow believers because as a group; the media has compromised themselves. They won't even say (rarely) they believe in God! That's an atrocity! It really is. Or has it dulled your common sense?
We've got so many freedoms here and we have an entrenched belief in this country to respect other people's beliefs and religions. It's almost to a fault. We are raised in an environment of tolerance. We have tolerated the death of the pledge of allegiance in many schools. I personally taught in a school where Christmas (or its' meaning) could not be discussed. Even though our country was clearly founded upon biblical principals; the ten commandments have been prohibited from being displayed in many court arenas.
WHERE DID THEY GET THOU SHALT NOT KILL! THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. FROM?
So American society has compromised its religious beliefs so much so that few have respect for our so called "firm foundation." Hey, we'll even protest their "rights" to protest; even if their complaint is anti our religious beliefs or we just cave in.
Recently, a long tradition of swearing in on the bible was compromised because a Muslim man didn't want to do that. It's possible that he uses the bible to recruit people to the Muslims and that someone used it to recruit him.
We're going to have to get more aggressive about our beliefs and stop respecting and start imposing!
Too many lives hang in the balance! Strangers are coming on American soil, some are terrorists and some come with the intention to recruit us Americans to become terrorists or enablers. THIS IS NOT PARANOIA TALKING. These are facts. So when you leave reading this article and go out into the world; you need to ask yourself; "WHO AM I RECRUITING?
We are lagging behind other countries around the world regarding faith. so is it because we're too smart, we're too wise, we listen to so much contrary talk, watch too much television, listen to too much science, don't go to church, like sin too much, listen to the atheists, are fickle, we want it easier, we're to lazy to find out the truth for ourselves, the Christians are to selfish, too ignorant of God's will, or what? You tell me.
This is not meant to be political, but I make NO APOLOGIES for loving God. None.
The real questions are what do you do with your faith and if you had to let people know that you believe in God; would you do it or do you prefer to keep it a secret?
They keep doing all of these studies about faith. They're not doing it because they believe. Remember that "they" the media are supposed to be impartial. However, they decided to try to find out about this faith thing. They found in one study that 85% of Americans believe in God, but 98% of Africans do, 9 of 10 Indonesians said they'd die for God and 87% of Ireland believe in God. So my question is are we lagging behind the rest of the world on the "Faith Scale" and if so why? Now I suggest to you that since real people write these stories, we are falling off our jobs fellow believers because as a group; the media has compromised themselves. They won't even say (rarely) they believe in God! That's an atrocity! It really is. Or has it dulled your common sense?
We've got so many freedoms here and we have an entrenched belief in this country to respect other people's beliefs and religions. It's almost to a fault. We are raised in an environment of tolerance. We have tolerated the death of the pledge of allegiance in many schools. I personally taught in a school where Christmas (or its' meaning) could not be discussed. Even though our country was clearly founded upon biblical principals; the ten commandments have been prohibited from being displayed in many court arenas.
WHERE DID THEY GET THOU SHALT NOT KILL! THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. FROM?
So American society has compromised its religious beliefs so much so that few have respect for our so called "firm foundation." Hey, we'll even protest their "rights" to protest; even if their complaint is anti our religious beliefs or we just cave in.
Recently, a long tradition of swearing in on the bible was compromised because a Muslim man didn't want to do that. It's possible that he uses the bible to recruit people to the Muslims and that someone used it to recruit him.
We're going to have to get more aggressive about our beliefs and stop respecting and start imposing!
Too many lives hang in the balance! Strangers are coming on American soil, some are terrorists and some come with the intention to recruit us Americans to become terrorists or enablers. THIS IS NOT PARANOIA TALKING. These are facts. So when you leave reading this article and go out into the world; you need to ask yourself; "WHO AM I RECRUITING?
We are lagging behind other countries around the world regarding faith. so is it because we're too smart, we're too wise, we listen to so much contrary talk, watch too much television, listen to too much science, don't go to church, like sin too much, listen to the atheists, are fickle, we want it easier, we're to lazy to find out the truth for ourselves, the Christians are to selfish, too ignorant of God's will, or what? You tell me.
This is not meant to be political, but I make NO APOLOGIES for loving God. None.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
PREVAILED, APRIL, 2007 ...THE CONCLUSION TO: ON THE PATH TO LOSING MY LIFE TWO DIFFERENT WAYS...
Part Four:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ THIS SHORT TESTIMONIAL IN ITS' ENTIRETY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2007 WHERE IT BEGINS!
The minister was a young man who was well dressed. He was impressionable. I am always impressed when I hear young people speak of God with great wisdom. I guess it's because when I was their age; I didn't have that interest or that knowledge.
His message was about Healing. He told of a lady whom he went to visit in the hospital who had suffered from varied ailments over a long period of time. He told us a statement that never left me. He said that when he asks a person how much time they spend in prayer, he can pretty much figure out why they are in the challenges that the find themselves in.
I was shocked. Mainly because I was in the challenge of my life and I had no prayer life.
Then he went on to march us through the Word of God to show us how God wants healing for all who can believe Him for it. He mentioned our ability to look in the concordance at the back of the bible, He said we could look up healing scriptures, recite them and meditate in them day and night. He explained that these scriptures would be like medicine to our bodies.
No one had EVER explained it to me like that before. Here I was, broke, disgusted and down for nothing. I had been about to lose my life physically and spiritually until I received a Word from God through this young minister.
I wanted to see him and to thank him but the line was too long. I left with my mind made up to put my escape plan in action.
When I came home, I told my husband: "I'M GOING TO LIVE! GOD SAYS SO"! Oh, this is true, I don't care if you don't believe it, everyone that knows me knows it is!
I began to recite the healing scriptures, to believe them to get them in my spirit, to trust in God, to move closer to Him and I began to pray more, to thank God and to give Him praise.
I received the gift of the Holy Spirit in my kitchen and six months later without much effort; I received the gift of speaking in tongues after I asked God for it.
However, I haven't told you of my miracle.
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CONCLUSION:
I found a Chinese doctor who had some pills to shrink the tumor; he was in another country. I began to take them. I saw no noticeable difference. I'm not saying they did not work. I'm sure there are all sorts of reasons. I ended up with another doctor.
My new doctor assured me he could help me. However, I later found out that he had a team of pathologists who literally did all that they could to find cancer. It was because they really thought the tissue looked very suspicious. So after a two hour search and a blood transfusion on my; they reluctantly quit and sent the tissue out after removing some tumors from my body.
When I saw the doctor he couldn't stop saying how surprised he was that it wasn't cancer and that I was "lucky." I told him I don't believe in luck.
God healed me; but I did not call it quits. I work hard to minister to others about how God wants to heal them too if they'll just rise up and put on their faith clothes. Do you have your faith clothes on today? If not, put them on!
Blessings and Love, Sister Elaine
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ THIS SHORT TESTIMONIAL IN ITS' ENTIRETY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2007 WHERE IT BEGINS!
The minister was a young man who was well dressed. He was impressionable. I am always impressed when I hear young people speak of God with great wisdom. I guess it's because when I was their age; I didn't have that interest or that knowledge.
His message was about Healing. He told of a lady whom he went to visit in the hospital who had suffered from varied ailments over a long period of time. He told us a statement that never left me. He said that when he asks a person how much time they spend in prayer, he can pretty much figure out why they are in the challenges that the find themselves in.
I was shocked. Mainly because I was in the challenge of my life and I had no prayer life.
Then he went on to march us through the Word of God to show us how God wants healing for all who can believe Him for it. He mentioned our ability to look in the concordance at the back of the bible, He said we could look up healing scriptures, recite them and meditate in them day and night. He explained that these scriptures would be like medicine to our bodies.
No one had EVER explained it to me like that before. Here I was, broke, disgusted and down for nothing. I had been about to lose my life physically and spiritually until I received a Word from God through this young minister.
I wanted to see him and to thank him but the line was too long. I left with my mind made up to put my escape plan in action.
When I came home, I told my husband: "I'M GOING TO LIVE! GOD SAYS SO"! Oh, this is true, I don't care if you don't believe it, everyone that knows me knows it is!
I began to recite the healing scriptures, to believe them to get them in my spirit, to trust in God, to move closer to Him and I began to pray more, to thank God and to give Him praise.
I received the gift of the Holy Spirit in my kitchen and six months later without much effort; I received the gift of speaking in tongues after I asked God for it.
However, I haven't told you of my miracle.
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CONCLUSION:
I found a Chinese doctor who had some pills to shrink the tumor; he was in another country. I began to take them. I saw no noticeable difference. I'm not saying they did not work. I'm sure there are all sorts of reasons. I ended up with another doctor.
My new doctor assured me he could help me. However, I later found out that he had a team of pathologists who literally did all that they could to find cancer. It was because they really thought the tissue looked very suspicious. So after a two hour search and a blood transfusion on my; they reluctantly quit and sent the tissue out after removing some tumors from my body.
When I saw the doctor he couldn't stop saying how surprised he was that it wasn't cancer and that I was "lucky." I told him I don't believe in luck.
God healed me; but I did not call it quits. I work hard to minister to others about how God wants to heal them too if they'll just rise up and put on their faith clothes. Do you have your faith clothes on today? If not, put them on!
Blessings and Love, Sister Elaine
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
PREVAILED, APRIL, 2007 (Continued)
Part Three of "On the path to losing my life two different ways."
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SUNDAY APRIL 15, 2007 TO READ PARTS 1 & 2
I began a search to look for another doctor. Through a strange chain of events, I got an appointment with a renown doctor at a well known hospital. I needed to hear that this was not cancer.
I was operating in all of the wisdom that I knew and my spirit. That's all I had; but it wasn't enough.
My tests came back that the condition from my last medical report did not exist. Unfortunately, I could not celebrate because some facts presented themselves that this report could not be trusted.
I eventually found two more doctors. One was another country!
However, the action that saved me was my trip to the bank. The day that I went to the bank was just an ordinary day for me. While standing in line; I had a Divine encounter with a saint of God.
I knew Adrian from my high school days and hadn't seen her in years. We didn't know each other that well, so we had mostly small talk at the bank. I didn't tell her of my condition, but something I said made her tell me about a Word teaching church nearby.
I flat out told her I was not interested in going because it was too big. She managed to convince me to go. She was confident it would help me and I believed it.
Sure enough that next Tuesday, I attended the church. On the way in, I said: "Lord, if this is where you want me to go, then this man needs to talk about Healing."
I got inside and something made me want to run out. Then, there was a calming presence that convinced me to stay. I anxiously waited for the young minister to begin to speak. His words would change my life.
SEE PART FOUR TOMORROW
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PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SUNDAY APRIL 15, 2007 TO READ PARTS 1 & 2
I began a search to look for another doctor. Through a strange chain of events, I got an appointment with a renown doctor at a well known hospital. I needed to hear that this was not cancer.
I was operating in all of the wisdom that I knew and my spirit. That's all I had; but it wasn't enough.
My tests came back that the condition from my last medical report did not exist. Unfortunately, I could not celebrate because some facts presented themselves that this report could not be trusted.
I eventually found two more doctors. One was another country!
However, the action that saved me was my trip to the bank. The day that I went to the bank was just an ordinary day for me. While standing in line; I had a Divine encounter with a saint of God.
I knew Adrian from my high school days and hadn't seen her in years. We didn't know each other that well, so we had mostly small talk at the bank. I didn't tell her of my condition, but something I said made her tell me about a Word teaching church nearby.
I flat out told her I was not interested in going because it was too big. She managed to convince me to go. She was confident it would help me and I believed it.
Sure enough that next Tuesday, I attended the church. On the way in, I said: "Lord, if this is where you want me to go, then this man needs to talk about Healing."
I got inside and something made me want to run out. Then, there was a calming presence that convinced me to stay. I anxiously waited for the young minister to begin to speak. His words would change my life.
SEE PART FOUR TOMORROW
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Monday, April 16, 2007
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW BLOG!
Welcome to our site. I've been all around the Internet and there aren't enough Blogs around for believers. They consider us to be "not so important, and not so "marketable". Oh well, we'll pray for their enlightenment. We are a real fact of life and God is real! AMEN? AMEN.
If you're looking for the new edition of PREVAILED, APRIL 2007...it's in the next posting below.
Our new Blog is located at: www.hedgeofprotection.com (either copy here and paste up top or click on the link at the side of the page!) Thanks. IT IS A PRAYER BLOG.
BEFORE THE END OF THE WEEK; OUR NEW HEALING BLOG IS GOING UP!
You need to know that you are a part of a force that is gaining in strength! WE welcome and need your comments and input.
We've got music here for you, bibles here, devotions and commentary. There will be fresh new postings at these sites daily. Stay tuned for Our Mega Mall of Blogs...it's coming soon! I guess we could call it THE FAITH DOME! (smile)
If you're looking for the new edition of PREVAILED, APRIL 2007...it's in the next posting below.
Our new Blog is located at: www.hedgeofprotection.com (either copy here and paste up top or click on the link at the side of the page!) Thanks. IT IS A PRAYER BLOG.
BEFORE THE END OF THE WEEK; OUR NEW HEALING BLOG IS GOING UP!
You need to know that you are a part of a force that is gaining in strength! WE welcome and need your comments and input.
We've got music here for you, bibles here, devotions and commentary. There will be fresh new postings at these sites daily. Stay tuned for Our Mega Mall of Blogs...it's coming soon! I guess we could call it THE FAITH DOME! (smile)
Sunday, April 15, 2007
PREVAILED, AN ONLINE NEWSLETTER, (APRIL, 2007)
ON THE PATH TO LOSING MY LIFE; TWO DIFFERENT WAYS...
JESUS IS THE SAME: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. Hebrews 13: 8
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. JAMES 5: 15
BLESSINGS TO YOU TODAY MY FRIEND! I speak health, wholeness and Godly wisdom into your life today. I pray for angels to move out in front of you to prosper your way and for you to allow...you to allow God to order your steps. I want to tell you how I was on the path to losing my life in two ways; and God saved me! I pray that it will be a Blessing to you or someone that you know.
PART ONE
I was always very weight conscious, so I noticed that bulge in my stomach almost immediately. I was busy. I put it in the back of my mind; on a shelf. I had just gotten out of Graduate School and life was living me. I worked in my yard, attended to my affairs and before I noticed it; three months had went by. I looked at my stomach again and it was noticeably larger. Panic struck my whole being. I'll be honest; I didn't know much spiritually though I did talk to God. I had been turned off to churches not realizing that the BIGGEST LOSER in the end could be me. I'm sure that is why "discipleship" is so important to the Christian community. You can't just bring people to church, get them saved and forget about them. You have to check on them and let them know that you genuinely care about them and their walk with God!
My trip to the doctors wasn't good. He pushed and probed and referred me out. The second doctor immediately did an ultrasound. He pulled no punches for me that day. You have to have surgery is all he said. So we scheduled it.
In the meantime, God had sent a soldier to leave me a note about my spiritual life. It pricked me to the core, but though I decided to do nothing about it, God moved on with the plan.
This is my very first time being candid about this to an Online audience that exceeds hundreds of people, but I feel that it will Bless some people. To God be the Glory!,
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PART TWO
It came to me at that time not being born again that I needed to put off the surgery I was being rushed into. I called the doctor and he got mad when I told him. His words cut me to the core: " You don't have time to get a second opinion." I told him nicely that I would anyway and that the surgery was cancelled. I was compelled to pull my hospital records. NEVER, I REPEAT NEVER go into the hospital for any test or stay without getting your records to "see" for yourself. My records revealed cancer and no one was ever going to tell me.
I researched the type and began the worst kind of prayer for me a prayer warrior: "REACTIONARY PRAYER." It is praying after something bad has happened when you had NEVER prayed before with any consistency. Surprisingly, I wasn't afraid. God is so merciful. The research showed it to be a rare challenging cancer with a low low survival rate. I told my husband and we generally talked about my funeral plans.
Needless to say...I felt pretty lousy about it all. I placed it all in the back of my mind on a shelf; again. I began the search for another doctor and a course to get closer to God. The days ahead would bring changes that I had never expected and I was dug in and ready for the journey. A fight was imminent and the question was: "Was I prepared for it in the very least? Satan had plans for me and at the time, I really didn’t even know if he was even real. Love, Sister Elaine
II Corinthians 4:4 says—
“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
Of course, it is not the literal eyes that Satan is blinding, but the minds of the people. A blind mind is worse than being void of sight. You will never understand anything good anymore because your mind has been blinded.
STAY TUNED...........
Part Three will appear on Tuesday.
JESUS IS THE SAME: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. Hebrews 13: 8
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. JAMES 5: 15
BLESSINGS TO YOU TODAY MY FRIEND! I speak health, wholeness and Godly wisdom into your life today. I pray for angels to move out in front of you to prosper your way and for you to allow...you to allow God to order your steps. I want to tell you how I was on the path to losing my life in two ways; and God saved me! I pray that it will be a Blessing to you or someone that you know.
PART ONE
I was always very weight conscious, so I noticed that bulge in my stomach almost immediately. I was busy. I put it in the back of my mind; on a shelf. I had just gotten out of Graduate School and life was living me. I worked in my yard, attended to my affairs and before I noticed it; three months had went by. I looked at my stomach again and it was noticeably larger. Panic struck my whole being. I'll be honest; I didn't know much spiritually though I did talk to God. I had been turned off to churches not realizing that the BIGGEST LOSER in the end could be me. I'm sure that is why "discipleship" is so important to the Christian community. You can't just bring people to church, get them saved and forget about them. You have to check on them and let them know that you genuinely care about them and their walk with God!
My trip to the doctors wasn't good. He pushed and probed and referred me out. The second doctor immediately did an ultrasound. He pulled no punches for me that day. You have to have surgery is all he said. So we scheduled it.
In the meantime, God had sent a soldier to leave me a note about my spiritual life. It pricked me to the core, but though I decided to do nothing about it, God moved on with the plan.
This is my very first time being candid about this to an Online audience that exceeds hundreds of people, but I feel that it will Bless some people. To God be the Glory!,
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PART TWO
It came to me at that time not being born again that I needed to put off the surgery I was being rushed into. I called the doctor and he got mad when I told him. His words cut me to the core: " You don't have time to get a second opinion." I told him nicely that I would anyway and that the surgery was cancelled. I was compelled to pull my hospital records. NEVER, I REPEAT NEVER go into the hospital for any test or stay without getting your records to "see" for yourself. My records revealed cancer and no one was ever going to tell me.
I researched the type and began the worst kind of prayer for me a prayer warrior: "REACTIONARY PRAYER." It is praying after something bad has happened when you had NEVER prayed before with any consistency. Surprisingly, I wasn't afraid. God is so merciful. The research showed it to be a rare challenging cancer with a low low survival rate. I told my husband and we generally talked about my funeral plans.
Needless to say...I felt pretty lousy about it all. I placed it all in the back of my mind on a shelf; again. I began the search for another doctor and a course to get closer to God. The days ahead would bring changes that I had never expected and I was dug in and ready for the journey. A fight was imminent and the question was: "Was I prepared for it in the very least? Satan had plans for me and at the time, I really didn’t even know if he was even real. Love, Sister Elaine
II Corinthians 4:4 says—
“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
Of course, it is not the literal eyes that Satan is blinding, but the minds of the people. A blind mind is worse than being void of sight. You will never understand anything good anymore because your mind has been blinded.
STAY TUNED...........
Part Three will appear on Tuesday.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
MAN CONFESSES CHRIST MOMENTS BEFORE DEATH!
Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
THIS IS SERIOUS...
Eternity is a long time. Where will you spend yours?
I went to a "HOMEGOING" service today. It was very much an incredible service. The man had been sick in the hospital. By all accounts, he was a good man. But, being good won't get you into heaven. You can't earn your way in. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
SIDEBAR...
Yes, you still have to do good things because your Christ like nature should compel you as well as your knowledge of God's command to love your neighbor as yourself and to walk in love, think in love etc.
Well back to the story...
God sent a woman of God to the hospital to visit the man, and unlike many saints, she didn't think: "I wish I could get this man to church, or to Pastor So and So or to Sister "Prayright." But, she realized that God wants to add to His family and so she went in to give the man a choice to make a decision that5 would effect him forevermore!
This man willingly decided to choose Christ and as a result at his services today, we celebrated for he will have eternal life!
No one remembers this woman, she isn't famous. But you better believe because she does what is first and foremost in God's heart that in heaven she will be among those who will be first.
God will ask you how many souls you have saved! Oh, c'mon, He will ask you, but what will your answer be?
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THIS IS SERIOUS...
Eternity is a long time. Where will you spend yours?
I went to a "HOMEGOING" service today. It was very much an incredible service. The man had been sick in the hospital. By all accounts, he was a good man. But, being good won't get you into heaven. You can't earn your way in. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
SIDEBAR...
Yes, you still have to do good things because your Christ like nature should compel you as well as your knowledge of God's command to love your neighbor as yourself and to walk in love, think in love etc.
Well back to the story...
God sent a woman of God to the hospital to visit the man, and unlike many saints, she didn't think: "I wish I could get this man to church, or to Pastor So and So or to Sister "Prayright." But, she realized that God wants to add to His family and so she went in to give the man a choice to make a decision that5 would effect him forevermore!
This man willingly decided to choose Christ and as a result at his services today, we celebrated for he will have eternal life!
No one remembers this woman, she isn't famous. But you better believe because she does what is first and foremost in God's heart that in heaven she will be among those who will be first.
God will ask you how many souls you have saved! Oh, c'mon, He will ask you, but what will your answer be?
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IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE...
It's time to decide; time has run out. You are facing your eternity. It doesn't seem like it, but we all are. Right here today you have to decide if you want SMOKING or NON-SMOKING. Don't laugh. Hell or heaven; which do you want? If not you, what do you want for your family? It's high time for you to step out of your comfort zone and say the sinner's prayer for yourself or to pray it with your loved ones. I hate to be so direct but beating around the bush doesn't work. I tried it for years, no can do anymore.
A SINNERS PRAYER
Lord, I know that I've done a lot of wrong things. Maybe they were to myself or to other people but I am sorry Lord and I ask for Your forgiveness. I also know that these sins have kept me from being close to you. So please help me to keep from sinning again. I believe in your son Jesus Christ, that he died for me and carried my sins for me, that they put him in a grave and that on the third day he arose and is alive right now. I'm asking you Lord Jesus to come into my heart right now and to be the master of my life. I accept you as my personal Lord and Savior and I am right now born again. Amen
Now that you (or your loved ones) have said the sinners prayer; I ask you to get into a Bible based church where the Word of God is taught. If you would like more information on what to do next; please leave a comment in the email section and we can mail you out a booklet. We will cover you in our prayers as well.
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A SINNERS PRAYER
Lord, I know that I've done a lot of wrong things. Maybe they were to myself or to other people but I am sorry Lord and I ask for Your forgiveness. I also know that these sins have kept me from being close to you. So please help me to keep from sinning again. I believe in your son Jesus Christ, that he died for me and carried my sins for me, that they put him in a grave and that on the third day he arose and is alive right now. I'm asking you Lord Jesus to come into my heart right now and to be the master of my life. I accept you as my personal Lord and Savior and I am right now born again. Amen
Now that you (or your loved ones) have said the sinners prayer; I ask you to get into a Bible based church where the Word of God is taught. If you would like more information on what to do next; please leave a comment in the email section and we can mail you out a booklet. We will cover you in our prayers as well.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
DID YOU GET YOUR BREAKTHROUGH YET?
Break- The first appearance of light in the morning; the dawn; as the break of day.
Through- To the end; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.
Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary
You can be a "believer" but that won't get you a breakthrough. If you'll look at the definitions above; you'll see that Breakthrough literally means the appearance of a light to help you achieve your purpose.
Certainly this is related to the frenzy amongst believers to find out what their purpose is or to find out what God's plan for their lives is.
or maybe...
YOU JUST NEED A BREAKTHROUGH ON SOMETHING LIKE: HEALING, PEACE, SOMETHING ON YOUR HEART, A SITUATION, YOUR FINANCES, OR YOUR ABILITY TO MANAGE YOUR FINANCES, YOUR PROCRASTINATION, DIRECTION, GUIDANCE, AN IDEA THAT KEEPS COMING UP, THE LIGHT BILL...
PUT YOUR FAITH ON IT.
I am not trying to get deep here. No, not at all.
However, faith is a good position to be in if you need a breakthrough.
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Through- To the end; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.
Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary
You can be a "believer" but that won't get you a breakthrough. If you'll look at the definitions above; you'll see that Breakthrough literally means the appearance of a light to help you achieve your purpose.
Certainly this is related to the frenzy amongst believers to find out what their purpose is or to find out what God's plan for their lives is.
or maybe...
YOU JUST NEED A BREAKTHROUGH ON SOMETHING LIKE: HEALING, PEACE, SOMETHING ON YOUR HEART, A SITUATION, YOUR FINANCES, OR YOUR ABILITY TO MANAGE YOUR FINANCES, YOUR PROCRASTINATION, DIRECTION, GUIDANCE, AN IDEA THAT KEEPS COMING UP, THE LIGHT BILL...
PUT YOUR FAITH ON IT.
I am not trying to get deep here. No, not at all.
However, faith is a good position to be in if you need a breakthrough.
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YOU HAVE TO DO THIS BY YOURSELF
HOW OLD ARE YOU? REALLY, HOW OLD ARE YOU? WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU'RE OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW MOST THINGS? WELL, IF YOU'RE WISE WITH LOTS OF EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE TO KNOW THAT GOD IS REAL.
I CAN'T TELL YOU. MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. THEY HAVE TO FIND OUT FOR THEMSELVES.
I FOUND OUT FOR MYSELF WHEN I WAS TEN YEARS OLD. I CAN NAME PEOPLE ALL AROUND ME WHO DIDN"T AND I KEEP WONDERING; HOW DID I FIGURE IT OUT AND PEOPLE I LOVE COULDN'T AND STILL DON'T.
MY DEAR FRIEND LILLIE TOLD ME THAT SHE FOUND OUT THAT GOD WAS REAL BACK IN THE THIRTIES (1930'S) DURING THE DEPRESSION. THEY WERE VERY POOR AND HAD NO MONEY FOR LUNCH FOR SHE AND HER SISTER. SHE WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD. SHE WENT HOME FEELING VERY DISCOURAGED AND GOT ON HER KNEES AND PRAYED TO GOD ASKING FOR A MIRACLE. SHE DIDN'T ASK FOR MONEY. SHE ASKED IF GOD COULD PUT SHE AND HER SISTERS NAME ON THE LIST SO THAT THEY COULD GET A FREE LUNCH.
THE NEXT DAY IT WAS.
I HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AS A CHILD. GOD GAVE ME VICTORY EVERY SINGLE TIME! I KNOW HE'S REAL. I FOUND OUT FOR MYSELF.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him. For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
HEBREWS 11: 6 (KJV)
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERIENCE?
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I CAN'T TELL YOU. MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. THEY HAVE TO FIND OUT FOR THEMSELVES.
I FOUND OUT FOR MYSELF WHEN I WAS TEN YEARS OLD. I CAN NAME PEOPLE ALL AROUND ME WHO DIDN"T AND I KEEP WONDERING; HOW DID I FIGURE IT OUT AND PEOPLE I LOVE COULDN'T AND STILL DON'T.
MY DEAR FRIEND LILLIE TOLD ME THAT SHE FOUND OUT THAT GOD WAS REAL BACK IN THE THIRTIES (1930'S) DURING THE DEPRESSION. THEY WERE VERY POOR AND HAD NO MONEY FOR LUNCH FOR SHE AND HER SISTER. SHE WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD. SHE WENT HOME FEELING VERY DISCOURAGED AND GOT ON HER KNEES AND PRAYED TO GOD ASKING FOR A MIRACLE. SHE DIDN'T ASK FOR MONEY. SHE ASKED IF GOD COULD PUT SHE AND HER SISTERS NAME ON THE LIST SO THAT THEY COULD GET A FREE LUNCH.
THE NEXT DAY IT WAS.
I HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AS A CHILD. GOD GAVE ME VICTORY EVERY SINGLE TIME! I KNOW HE'S REAL. I FOUND OUT FOR MYSELF.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him. For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
HEBREWS 11: 6 (KJV)
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERIENCE?
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
RE: IS GOD ON THE INTERNET?
This response From Freda Phillips, Ohio
Is God On the internet?
answer to your question YES!
we all think that WWW stands for world wide web
WWW. Walk, Water & Worship
walk more, drink more water and worship while you're walking
I was walking the park the day the Lord showed me this and I've been walking every since.
Is God On the internet?
answer to your question YES!
we all think that WWW stands for world wide web
WWW. Walk, Water & Worship
walk more, drink more water and worship while you're walking
I was walking the park the day the Lord showed me this and I've been walking every since.
IS GOD ON THE INTERNET?
Many people believe in God. They just don't want His rules. They don't mind His Blessings or His answering their prayers or "wishes." Be careful not to leave your faith behind when you go online. You're going to need it!
They want to keep Him on the back burner.
Even a lot of Christians.
So the question is: IS GOD ON THE INTERNET?
The answer is simple: THAT DEPENDS ON YOU.
If the Spirit of the Lord is placed inside of every believer; then when you get on the Internet; God does too.
As for the non believers the bible says:
But even if our Gospel (the glad tidings) also be hidden (obscured and covered up with a veil that hinders the knowledge of God), it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing and obscured [only] to those who are spiritually dying and veiled [only] to those who are lost. For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers' minds [that they should not discern the truth], preventing them from seeing the illuminating light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ (the Messiah), Who is the Image and Likeness of God.
1CORINTHIANS 4:3, 4(AMPLIFIED BIBLE)
DO NOT SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD; ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE INTERNET.
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They want to keep Him on the back burner.
Even a lot of Christians.
So the question is: IS GOD ON THE INTERNET?
The answer is simple: THAT DEPENDS ON YOU.
If the Spirit of the Lord is placed inside of every believer; then when you get on the Internet; God does too.
As for the non believers the bible says:
But even if our Gospel (the glad tidings) also be hidden (obscured and covered up with a veil that hinders the knowledge of God), it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing and obscured [only] to those who are spiritually dying and veiled [only] to those who are lost. For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers' minds [that they should not discern the truth], preventing them from seeing the illuminating light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ (the Messiah), Who is the Image and Likeness of God.
1CORINTHIANS 4:3, 4(AMPLIFIED BIBLE)
DO NOT SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD; ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE ON THE INTERNET.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
WHAT ARE YOU USING?
I was riding down the street this morning. It was six a.m., as I drove slowly past the parking lot where my prayer brother (who's like a son to me); Brother Jerry parks his truck. I looked to my left to see if it was there. It was there. Frustrated; that's when I decided to use. Use my faith that is.
I called the devil every name in the book. The bible. You are a liar, you're a thief! But not today will you be stealing anything! Brother Jerry will be at prayer TODAY! He won't be too sleepy or too tired to get up and cover the earth with prayer and to pray for himself, his family, his friends and strangers.
I yelled: YOU WILL LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO! IN THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS. SO BE IT!
Now, that was better.
Satan tried another approach..he sent thoughts, doubt that after all that Brother Jerry wasn't coming to prayer. I laughed and reminded him that I have a promise from God, an agreement that I get what I say if-if it's in accordance with the Word if God.
Guess what Matthew 9:29 says in the Amplified Bible?
It says: Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you;
I went on to Early Prayer and forgot about it.
Brother Jerry walked in prayer 10 minutes later. He told me: "Today, I just had this URGENCY to get here." I laughed and jumped right there on the spot. Victory!
NOW, I"LL TELL YOU THAT I"M ALWAYS USING! IT"S MY CHOICE! I U...SE EVERYWHERE I GO AND ALL THE TIME. FOR BIG DEALS OR LITTLE DEALS...I USE... FAITH
WHAT ARE YOU USING?
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I called the devil every name in the book. The bible. You are a liar, you're a thief! But not today will you be stealing anything! Brother Jerry will be at prayer TODAY! He won't be too sleepy or too tired to get up and cover the earth with prayer and to pray for himself, his family, his friends and strangers.
I yelled: YOU WILL LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO! IN THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS. SO BE IT!
Now, that was better.
Satan tried another approach..he sent thoughts, doubt that after all that Brother Jerry wasn't coming to prayer. I laughed and reminded him that I have a promise from God, an agreement that I get what I say if-if it's in accordance with the Word if God.
Guess what Matthew 9:29 says in the Amplified Bible?
It says: Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you;
I went on to Early Prayer and forgot about it.
Brother Jerry walked in prayer 10 minutes later. He told me: "Today, I just had this URGENCY to get here." I laughed and jumped right there on the spot. Victory!
NOW, I"LL TELL YOU THAT I"M ALWAYS USING! IT"S MY CHOICE! I U...SE EVERYWHERE I GO AND ALL THE TIME. FOR BIG DEALS OR LITTLE DEALS...I USE... FAITH
WHAT ARE YOU USING?
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
COMING SOON; OUR NEW PRAYER BLOG!
Stay tuned...it's coming soon.
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PEOPLE ARE LOSING HOUSES AND EQUITY LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
You know the media kept saying that the Real Estate market was going to have a crisis. In fact, I’ve seen the articles for ten years. They just kept saying it over and over. Now I may let something get past me 1 time; but not twice.
SOMETHING IN MY SPIRIT MADE ME KNOW THAT THIS WAS TRUE. I BEGAN TO PREPARE FOR IT.
I immediately began to try to find ways to pay off my house faster. I “elected” not to move and get in more debt than I could handle. I paid my bills on time even when it “looked” like I shouldn't’t do it.
I became more prudent about spending. I cut back.
Other people heard this too. Maybe you did. It hit; just like they said it was. People lost houses and prices fell . I was ready for it, what about you?
Now the bible and people of authority in God’s eyesight keep saying: JESUS IS COMING BACK.
SOMETHING IN MY SPIRIT MAKES ME KNOW THIS IS TRUE.
I’m preparing for it; in fact, I’m telling you about it so you can be prepared!
ARE YOU?
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SOMETHING IN MY SPIRIT MADE ME KNOW THAT THIS WAS TRUE. I BEGAN TO PREPARE FOR IT.
I immediately began to try to find ways to pay off my house faster. I “elected” not to move and get in more debt than I could handle. I paid my bills on time even when it “looked” like I shouldn't’t do it.
I became more prudent about spending. I cut back.
Other people heard this too. Maybe you did. It hit; just like they said it was. People lost houses and prices fell . I was ready for it, what about you?
Now the bible and people of authority in God’s eyesight keep saying: JESUS IS COMING BACK.
SOMETHING IN MY SPIRIT MAKES ME KNOW THIS IS TRUE.
I’m preparing for it; in fact, I’m telling you about it so you can be prepared!
ARE YOU?
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Monday, April 9, 2007
LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A BIRTHDAY!
If you or anyone you know has a birthday; let us know. Leave your email address in the "comment" area in the lower right corner as you face the computer and we'll mail you a copy of" THE BLESSING."
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WHAT DO YOU NEED FAITH FOR ?
I go out on the streets and talk to people. Mostly it's about prayer. I approach lots of people and 99.9% of the people have wanted prayer. We pray because we want to communicate to God our needs. He said in His word that if you believe that you receive when you ask for it; you'll get what you need.
So I'm asking you what do you need faith for?
Not what "thing" do you need, but what do you __________ (YOUR NAME) need faith for?
THE ANSWER IS:
You need faith (OR THE ABILITY TO BELIEVE THAT WHICH YOU CANNOT SEE) to get what you need.
IT"S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE ...AND THERE IS SOME FINE PRINT IN THIS CONTRACT; WE'LL TALK ABOUT THAT TOMORROW! HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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So I'm asking you what do you need faith for?
Not what "thing" do you need, but what do you __________ (YOUR NAME) need faith for?
THE ANSWER IS:
You need faith (OR THE ABILITY TO BELIEVE THAT WHICH YOU CANNOT SEE) to get what you need.
IT"S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE ...AND THERE IS SOME FINE PRINT IN THIS CONTRACT; WE'LL TALK ABOUT THAT TOMORROW! HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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Sunday, April 8, 2007
HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matthew 28: 18 (King James Version; Holy Bible)
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Saturday, April 7, 2007
There are some things you can't see...
Faith is required.
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WHAT DOES FEAR OF WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK DO?
The fear of human opinion disables;
trusting in God protects you from that. Proverbs 29:25 The Message Bible
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trusting in God protects you from that. Proverbs 29:25 The Message Bible
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Friday, April 6, 2007
QUALITY?
I JUST LIKE TO THINK OUT LOUD. MOST PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET HAVE A RUSH, RUSH RUSH MENTALITY. BUT I WONDER IF THIS AFFECTS PEOPLE OF FAITH? I KNOW "WE'RE: A LOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE; BUT WE "HAVE" TO MEDITATE, WE HAVE TO ABSORB IT; LEST WE SLIP.
WORD TO THE WISE: SLOW DOWN AND DON'T MISS THE REVELATION!
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WORD TO THE WISE: SLOW DOWN AND DON'T MISS THE REVELATION!
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DO YOU NEED AN EXTREME (SPIRITUAL) MAKEOVER?
THIS IS MY GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE. I DID SOME RESEARCH THIS WEEK AND I FOUND OUT THAT TO BE CRUCIFIED ON THE CROSS DURING THE TIMES THAT JESUS LIVED; WAS CONSIDERED TO BE THE HIGHEST FORM OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
He did it ALL for you.
He personally bore our sins in His [own] body on the tree [a][as on an altar and offered Himself on it], that we might die (cease to exist) to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. 1 PETER 2:24 AMPLIFIED BIBLE
THAT WAS JUST A REMINDER
NOW MY QUESTIONS ARE THE SAME ONES YOU'LL HEAR AT JUDGEMENT AND THERE WILL BE ONE.
HOW MANY SOULS HAVE YOU SAVED?
HOW MANY SICK PEOPLE HAVE YOU LAID HANDS ON?
HOW MANY SIGNS AND WONDERS HAVE FOLLOWED YOU?
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE YOU TOLD THAT JESUS IS THE REAL DEAL?
HOW MANY PEOPLE CALL YOU A HOLY ROLLER WHICH IS NOT AN INSULT?
HOW MANY PEOPLE KNOW THAT YOU'RE ON FIRE FOR GOD ALL THE TIME AND NOT JUST IN CONVERSATION?
EVERYONE YOU KNOW INCLUDING YOUR NEIGHBORS OUGHT TO KNOW YOU'RE ON FIRE FOR JESUS!
OR...ARE YOU UNDERCOVER?
AND ONLY YOU CAN ANSWER IF YOU NEED AN EXTREME MAKEOVER.
WORDS TO THE WISE: FIGURE OUT WHAT SIDE YOU'RE ON AND MAKE SURE GOD KNOWS.
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He did it ALL for you.
He personally bore our sins in His [own] body on the tree [a][as on an altar and offered Himself on it], that we might die (cease to exist) to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. 1 PETER 2:24 AMPLIFIED BIBLE
THAT WAS JUST A REMINDER
NOW MY QUESTIONS ARE THE SAME ONES YOU'LL HEAR AT JUDGEMENT AND THERE WILL BE ONE.
HOW MANY SOULS HAVE YOU SAVED?
HOW MANY SICK PEOPLE HAVE YOU LAID HANDS ON?
HOW MANY SIGNS AND WONDERS HAVE FOLLOWED YOU?
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE YOU TOLD THAT JESUS IS THE REAL DEAL?
HOW MANY PEOPLE CALL YOU A HOLY ROLLER WHICH IS NOT AN INSULT?
HOW MANY PEOPLE KNOW THAT YOU'RE ON FIRE FOR GOD ALL THE TIME AND NOT JUST IN CONVERSATION?
EVERYONE YOU KNOW INCLUDING YOUR NEIGHBORS OUGHT TO KNOW YOU'RE ON FIRE FOR JESUS!
OR...ARE YOU UNDERCOVER?
AND ONLY YOU CAN ANSWER IF YOU NEED AN EXTREME MAKEOVER.
WORDS TO THE WISE: FIGURE OUT WHAT SIDE YOU'RE ON AND MAKE SURE GOD KNOWS.
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Thursday, April 5, 2007
I CAN'T SAY IT'S A CONSPIRACY...
I really can't do that. However, I was stumped just a few weeks ago when they said on the news that it was breaking news that researchers had found the tombs in which Jesus and his "wife" were buried in.
Jesus rose! I screamed to my husband. He's not in any tomb. They've gone too far now.
I continued on: "Jesus didn't have a wife. We both know that."
Well, pretty soon all eyes were fixed on the screen and they brought out these two "little boxes: that appeared to be somewhere between two feet and four feet long.
We started laughing and I guess everyone else did too because we never heard anything else about it. It was so ridiculous that the whole matter was dropped.
WORD TO THE WISE:
1. BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ IN THE BIBLE
2. DON"T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR OR SEE ON TELEVISION.
3. THE WORLD WALKS BY SIGHT.
4. WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT.
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Jesus rose! I screamed to my husband. He's not in any tomb. They've gone too far now.
I continued on: "Jesus didn't have a wife. We both know that."
Well, pretty soon all eyes were fixed on the screen and they brought out these two "little boxes: that appeared to be somewhere between two feet and four feet long.
We started laughing and I guess everyone else did too because we never heard anything else about it. It was so ridiculous that the whole matter was dropped.
WORD TO THE WISE:
1. BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ IN THE BIBLE
2. DON"T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR OR SEE ON TELEVISION.
3. THE WORLD WALKS BY SIGHT.
4. WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT.
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FIVE YEAR OLD STOPS PIT BULL WITH HIS FINGER AND HIS FAITH
A MOTHER WENT TO CHURCH WITH HER 5 YR. OLD SON. SHE LET HIM PLAY WITH HIS TOYS ON THE FLOOR WHILE THE MESSAGE WAS BEING TAUGHT. THE MESSAGE WAS ON THE BLOOD OF JESUS. THEY TALKED ABOUT HOW THE BLOOD OF JESUS CAN PROTECT YOU AND WHY. THE MINISTER SAID THAT ANY TIME YOU WERE IN DANGER: PLEAD THE BLOOD.
A FEW DAYS LATER, THE SAME LADY LET HER SON GO OUT TO PLAY. SHE WAS LED TO COME BACK TO THE DOOR TO CHECK ON HIM. TO HER DISMAY; SHE SAW A PIT BULL RUSHING TOWARD HER SON. SHE COULD TELL LOGISTICALLY THAT SHE COULDN'T GET HER SON OUT IF HARM'S WAY BEFORE THE DOG GOT TO HIM
SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, BUT HER SON DID...
THE LITTLE 5 YEAR OLD LOOKED UP AT THE DOG RUSHING TOWARDS HIM; POINTED HIS FINGER OF FAITH AND SAID IN A LOUD VOICE:
THE BLOOD OF JESUS PROTECTS ME AND YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY!
THE DOG FELL AND BEGAN TO WHIMPER; THE MOTHER RAN OUT AND TOOK HER SON IN THE HOUSE WHILE THE DOG JUST WHIMPERED OVER AND OVER.
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A FEW DAYS LATER, THE SAME LADY LET HER SON GO OUT TO PLAY. SHE WAS LED TO COME BACK TO THE DOOR TO CHECK ON HIM. TO HER DISMAY; SHE SAW A PIT BULL RUSHING TOWARD HER SON. SHE COULD TELL LOGISTICALLY THAT SHE COULDN'T GET HER SON OUT IF HARM'S WAY BEFORE THE DOG GOT TO HIM
SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, BUT HER SON DID...
THE LITTLE 5 YEAR OLD LOOKED UP AT THE DOG RUSHING TOWARDS HIM; POINTED HIS FINGER OF FAITH AND SAID IN A LOUD VOICE:
THE BLOOD OF JESUS PROTECTS ME AND YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY!
THE DOG FELL AND BEGAN TO WHIMPER; THE MOTHER RAN OUT AND TOOK HER SON IN THE HOUSE WHILE THE DOG JUST WHIMPERED OVER AND OVER.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
I LOVE TO EDITORIALIZE
Blessings to you! As you navigate your way through this site, you'll notice that I try to explain things. A lot of times; I have a tendency to do what I call a Sidebar.
I've noted that they've done this in court trials. My purpose is to grab the reader's attention. I like to utilize twinges of humor in my writings too. However, the main thing here is that I love God and I want to encourage people to build up their faith and pay attention to what is going on around them; especially from a spiritual perspective. Your feedback is appreciated; it helps. Many Thanks
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I've noted that they've done this in court trials. My purpose is to grab the reader's attention. I like to utilize twinges of humor in my writings too. However, the main thing here is that I love God and I want to encourage people to build up their faith and pay attention to what is going on around them; especially from a spiritual perspective. Your feedback is appreciated; it helps. Many Thanks
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TODAY'S MYTH BUSTER!
I was raised to believe that the only time you "get spiritual" was when you went to church on Sunday. On that day some people "got more " spiritual than others.
We don't have to get spiritual on Sundays anymore. This is a new day. We now KNOW that we ARE spiritual already; we're spirits.
That's the greater part of us, (THE SPIRITUAL PART) but many won't allow their spirit (to control what you do) to reign or take ascendancy. Some people fight what they call "spiritual stuff"! I know some. You do too. They're having too much fun or so they think. They've accepted: tragedy, sickness, being broke, defeat after defeat and the loss of their salvation.
FACT: THE SPIRIT IN YOU LOVES GOD AND THINGS OF GOD.
FACT: THE OTHER SIDE OF YOU (THE FLESH) DOES NOT.
You are a spirit being. You just happen to live in a body. The spirit is MORE IMPORTANT than the body. Think about that.
TIP: IF YOU WANT TO BE AT YOUR OPTIMAL BEST: BE SPIRITUAL 24/7; IT"S EASY...
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We don't have to get spiritual on Sundays anymore. This is a new day. We now KNOW that we ARE spiritual already; we're spirits.
That's the greater part of us, (THE SPIRITUAL PART) but many won't allow their spirit (to control what you do) to reign or take ascendancy. Some people fight what they call "spiritual stuff"! I know some. You do too. They're having too much fun or so they think. They've accepted: tragedy, sickness, being broke, defeat after defeat and the loss of their salvation.
FACT: THE SPIRIT IN YOU LOVES GOD AND THINGS OF GOD.
FACT: THE OTHER SIDE OF YOU (THE FLESH) DOES NOT.
You are a spirit being. You just happen to live in a body. The spirit is MORE IMPORTANT than the body. Think about that.
TIP: IF YOU WANT TO BE AT YOUR OPTIMAL BEST: BE SPIRITUAL 24/7; IT"S EASY...
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WOULD YOU KNOW AN ATTACK IF YOU SAW ONE?
Let me start off by telling you that I had a friend that Satan was "whooping" up on and I told her. She immediately "poo-pooed" it and said: "I don't believe in Satan or the devil." Now mind you, she is a believer. Furthermore, she has a bunch of advanced degrees.
SIDEBAR:
(Those are the worst ones; because they think they know it all.) I'm not jealous; I have a few myself; but I'm not hard headed. When the devil whooped up on me; I went and did something about it and when I got through, I decided to look out for everybody else. I don't want a pat on the back. I love God and I love you. )
STORY CONTINUES
So, God gave me wisdom that day to gently point out a few things to her. Afterwards, I changed the subject. The next time I talked to her she was telling "me" what the devil was trying to do. I wanted to laugh. See once someone points it out, then our eyes will open eventually. Fortunately for my friend; it didn't take long.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE YOU OR THOSE AROUND YOU?
The longer we are blinded; the longer it will take for things to get better. It's the funniest thing, people think revelation is some trick.
The Bible calls him (Satan) many names; but make no mistake, he's your enemy.
Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [[f]in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 1 Peter 5: 8 Amplified Bible
ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS RIGHT NOW? WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE THEM GO AWAY.
Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.
Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are enrolled in heaven. LUKE 10: 19-20 Amplified Bible
LUCK
Most people, don't realize that there's no such thing as "luck." Not good or bad. Things don't happen by coincidence. Everyday it seems when we turn on the news; there's some horrible story that we hear that we've not heard before. Or maybe we hear about someone who lost their house, or who has been afflicted with some awful disease, or a fire that devastates lives.
That is why we are greatly warned to be on guard for the attacks. How can you be vigilant or sober like the Bible says? You can do it by praying the prayer of faith.
You can study more about confessing PSALM 91; (protection), Psalm 23 (The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want/lack), plead the Blood of Jesus; begin to learn more about OFFENSIVE and get out of the defensive zone.
Here are some areas you can be attacked in:
In your mind, your will (your freedom of choices; which is important), your emotions (the way that you react, your ability to control yourself), your soul, your spirit,
your house and anything that pertains to it, your car, your finances, your job, your work environment, your marriage, your relationships, your family, your children, your church, the list goes on...
Now think about it. Are you being attacked in any of these areas? If so, plead the Blood of Jesus. We'll talk more about it tomorrow.
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SIDEBAR:
(Those are the worst ones; because they think they know it all.) I'm not jealous; I have a few myself; but I'm not hard headed. When the devil whooped up on me; I went and did something about it and when I got through, I decided to look out for everybody else. I don't want a pat on the back. I love God and I love you. )
STORY CONTINUES
So, God gave me wisdom that day to gently point out a few things to her. Afterwards, I changed the subject. The next time I talked to her she was telling "me" what the devil was trying to do. I wanted to laugh. See once someone points it out, then our eyes will open eventually. Fortunately for my friend; it didn't take long.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE YOU OR THOSE AROUND YOU?
The longer we are blinded; the longer it will take for things to get better. It's the funniest thing, people think revelation is some trick.
The Bible calls him (Satan) many names; but make no mistake, he's your enemy.
Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [[f]in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 1 Peter 5: 8 Amplified Bible
ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS RIGHT NOW? WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE THEM GO AWAY.
Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.
Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are enrolled in heaven. LUKE 10: 19-20 Amplified Bible
LUCK
Most people, don't realize that there's no such thing as "luck." Not good or bad. Things don't happen by coincidence. Everyday it seems when we turn on the news; there's some horrible story that we hear that we've not heard before. Or maybe we hear about someone who lost their house, or who has been afflicted with some awful disease, or a fire that devastates lives.
That is why we are greatly warned to be on guard for the attacks. How can you be vigilant or sober like the Bible says? You can do it by praying the prayer of faith.
You can study more about confessing PSALM 91; (protection), Psalm 23 (The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want/lack), plead the Blood of Jesus; begin to learn more about OFFENSIVE and get out of the defensive zone.
Here are some areas you can be attacked in:
In your mind, your will (your freedom of choices; which is important), your emotions (the way that you react, your ability to control yourself), your soul, your spirit,
your house and anything that pertains to it, your car, your finances, your job, your work environment, your marriage, your relationships, your family, your children, your church, the list goes on...
Now think about it. Are you being attacked in any of these areas? If so, plead the Blood of Jesus. We'll talk more about it tomorrow.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
SET YOUR FAITH ...
Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3: 2
I never really knew a lot about real faith until I had my brain tumor. I had heard all of the talk, the sounds, the praise; unfortunately at that time, I'd say I hadn't enough of the Word to know it all. It was totally my fault; not anyone else. That's a fact.
I could not set my mind on the brain tumor inside my head. I had to set my mind on God. I kept it there. I don't know how I did; but I did. Everyday, I made up my mind to live right before God. I aimed to live a life that was pleasing to him.
I was about to face my greatest test and I was going to be ready for it.
People came out of the woodwork so to speak just before I had my surgery. They all meant well. Unfortunately none of them had any major hope that I would survive. As we all gathered around to pray, I found myself convincing and ministering to them through my prayer because I was TOTALLY convinced that I would survive and be better.
I don't think they were, but I'm sure they were strengthened when it was over.
I had the surgery. I survived and eventually I was better. (smile)
I only was able to make it by setting my faith on that which is above. We don't know the logistics of life; the left or right turns, the stop or yield signs; but God does. He directs traffic. Are you letting God direct traffic for you? If you'll let Him, He will do it.
The Doctors told me that the Brain Tumor was going to continuously grow back and that I would have to have Brain Surgery every three to four years for the rest of my life.This was due to residual tissue wrapped around my optic nerve that could not be removed. I later had a cat scan and there were no traces of the Residual Tissues and the tumor never grew back. Set your faith.
I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron. KJV Isaiah 45: 2
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I never really knew a lot about real faith until I had my brain tumor. I had heard all of the talk, the sounds, the praise; unfortunately at that time, I'd say I hadn't enough of the Word to know it all. It was totally my fault; not anyone else. That's a fact.
I could not set my mind on the brain tumor inside my head. I had to set my mind on God. I kept it there. I don't know how I did; but I did. Everyday, I made up my mind to live right before God. I aimed to live a life that was pleasing to him.
I was about to face my greatest test and I was going to be ready for it.
People came out of the woodwork so to speak just before I had my surgery. They all meant well. Unfortunately none of them had any major hope that I would survive. As we all gathered around to pray, I found myself convincing and ministering to them through my prayer because I was TOTALLY convinced that I would survive and be better.
I don't think they were, but I'm sure they were strengthened when it was over.
I had the surgery. I survived and eventually I was better. (smile)
I only was able to make it by setting my faith on that which is above. We don't know the logistics of life; the left or right turns, the stop or yield signs; but God does. He directs traffic. Are you letting God direct traffic for you? If you'll let Him, He will do it.
The Doctors told me that the Brain Tumor was going to continuously grow back and that I would have to have Brain Surgery every three to four years for the rest of my life.This was due to residual tissue wrapped around my optic nerve that could not be removed. I later had a cat scan and there were no traces of the Residual Tissues and the tumor never grew back. Set your faith.
I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron. KJV Isaiah 45: 2
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Monday, April 2, 2007
COMPROMISE OR DEBATE: REGARDING THE FAITH; WHICH TO DO AND WHEN
One of the greatest challenges to believers is what to do or say (if anything) when we meet the wall of resistance to the faith in words from another individual or group. There are several right answers and none are the same. It depends on the situation, the people, the conversation, your faith level (yes there are levels), your experience ,the Word on the inside of you and your trust in God.
DID YOU SEE: "THE APPRENTICE" LAST WEEK?
Let me give you a good example of what I'm saying. I saw this on television last week on The Apprentice. Muna, one of the candidates is a believer and she was facing the fact that she was going into the boardroom where she might have to be on the defensive as to why she would be fired. She was reading her bible intensely. Personally, I believe she does it on a regular basis, but from the show you can't tell. She did make a statement to the effect that she wanted God to protect her. On the other hand; there was another young lady who they clipped saying something like Muna needs to wake up; God won't be in that boardroom, it'll just be Mr. Trump.
Well that's enough to make you raise your eyebrows.
Fast forward to the boardroom to what the show would have you to believe would be a showdown between the forces and God and we see the whole scene played out in dialogue and Muna gets fired.
It was not the ending that most people expected and so I had to get in the word and keep going over it in my head; asking myself what happened.
THE ANSWER BECAME CLEAR.
This is no slam on Muna but it clearly was a time for her to be quiet. If you've watched this show at all, when attacked in the boardroom there is a time to "say nothing or not too much."
The world won't understand us if we're too combative, we'll miss the mark. In the bible which is our guide it says we can do all these things but if we don't have love; we are nothing. We will be persecuted for our beliefs, but our response must be love. Yes, we do have to pray for those who despite fully use us.
In a recent conversation that I had with a scoffer who wanted to make it a point to tell me to "tone down" my religious talking, I trusted God.
When the time came for my response, I was given a situation to talk about that did not involve me. It was so persuasive; that the person totally recanted and asked me to be a Guest speaker at the event that we were talking about!
What a turn around.
Now let me add that I particularly had been praying for this person's openness to the Word. No, they aren't saved yet, but they will be.
Remember, it's not about you or me...it's about souls.
Souls, Souls, Souls...
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DID YOU SEE: "THE APPRENTICE" LAST WEEK?
Let me give you a good example of what I'm saying. I saw this on television last week on The Apprentice. Muna, one of the candidates is a believer and she was facing the fact that she was going into the boardroom where she might have to be on the defensive as to why she would be fired. She was reading her bible intensely. Personally, I believe she does it on a regular basis, but from the show you can't tell. She did make a statement to the effect that she wanted God to protect her. On the other hand; there was another young lady who they clipped saying something like Muna needs to wake up; God won't be in that boardroom, it'll just be Mr. Trump.
Well that's enough to make you raise your eyebrows.
Fast forward to the boardroom to what the show would have you to believe would be a showdown between the forces and God and we see the whole scene played out in dialogue and Muna gets fired.
It was not the ending that most people expected and so I had to get in the word and keep going over it in my head; asking myself what happened.
THE ANSWER BECAME CLEAR.
This is no slam on Muna but it clearly was a time for her to be quiet. If you've watched this show at all, when attacked in the boardroom there is a time to "say nothing or not too much."
The world won't understand us if we're too combative, we'll miss the mark. In the bible which is our guide it says we can do all these things but if we don't have love; we are nothing. We will be persecuted for our beliefs, but our response must be love. Yes, we do have to pray for those who despite fully use us.
In a recent conversation that I had with a scoffer who wanted to make it a point to tell me to "tone down" my religious talking, I trusted God.
When the time came for my response, I was given a situation to talk about that did not involve me. It was so persuasive; that the person totally recanted and asked me to be a Guest speaker at the event that we were talking about!
What a turn around.
Now let me add that I particularly had been praying for this person's openness to the Word. No, they aren't saved yet, but they will be.
Remember, it's not about you or me...it's about souls.
Souls, Souls, Souls...
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BUT YOU BELOVED, BUILD YOURSELVES UP ON YOUR MOST HOLY FAITH...GUARD AND KEEP YOURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD...
AMPLIFIED BIBLE
But you must remember, beloved, the predictions which were made by the apostles (the special messengers) of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
They told you beforehand, In the last days (in the end time) there will be scoffers [who seek to gratify their own unholy desires], following after their own ungodly passions.
It is these who are [agitators] setting up distinctions and causing divisions--merely sensual [creatures, carnal, worldly-minded people], devoid of the [Holy] Spirit and destitute of any higher spiritual life.
But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [[d]make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;
Guard and keep yourselves in the love of God; expect and patiently wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)--[which will bring you] unto life eternal.
And refute [so as to] convict some who dispute with you, and on some have mercy who waver and doubt.
[Strive to] save others, snatching [them] out of [the] fire; on others take pity [but] with fear, loathing even the garment spotted by the flesh and polluted by their sensuality.(D)
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Sunday, April 1, 2007
THE NIGHT THEY ALL PANICKED
A few years ago on a Friday night; my phone rang. I had no idea what the call was going to be about and that it was a call for my faith.
On the other end of the line was someone that I know very well and love. It was a distress call. Someone that we knew very well was very sick. So sick according to the doctors; that their only chance of survival would occur if they were rushed into emergency surgery. The doctors said that the patient would probably not survive the surgery and if they (the patient) did; they would be a vegetable.
The person on the other end of the phone (a true believer) was in tears. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know the answer. In fact, I truthfully don't think they wanted an answer from me. I tried to speak calmly; but my words were clear. I'd take the matter before the Lord and call them back in fifteen minutes. I had never done such a thing before; and rarely ever did it after that, but this night I planned to meet with God to hear what He would say.
So, I went in my room and began to pray and just laid it all out, not realizing that God already knew plus He had heard the conversation. I hadn't had that kind of teaching or instruction yet; and so God being all knowing had mercy on my faith protocol.
The answer came swiftly. Even I was strengthened as I delivered the message to them.
Oh what a bold message it was. I was told to ask them all "Where is your faith?" and I was told to tell them the patient who was greatly distressed at the time had more faith than all of the people standing around in a panic. I was also told to tell them they would see a miracle that night. I said good-bye and went to bed.
The next day...I was told that the miracle did occur and the person greatly recovered. The doctors changed their original "drama" and all was well.
Personally, I don't even know if the people recalled the situation or their big problem which was little to God. However, I do.
You know, if I wanted to see a really important person, I'd need an appointment on the "waiting list" or to know somebody. It might take weeks for an appointment that could even get rescheduled. With God; it's not like that. The good news is that if you have a relationship with Him; I mean a real one. A Sunday visit won't do it. But if you start to read and meditate on His Word and begin to pray and seek His face...you'll not have to panic in an emergency; and you can get the answer that you need.
I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU WERE DRAWN HERE TODAY TO READ THIS; I JUST KNOW THERE'S A REASON.
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On the other end of the line was someone that I know very well and love. It was a distress call. Someone that we knew very well was very sick. So sick according to the doctors; that their only chance of survival would occur if they were rushed into emergency surgery. The doctors said that the patient would probably not survive the surgery and if they (the patient) did; they would be a vegetable.
The person on the other end of the phone (a true believer) was in tears. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know the answer. In fact, I truthfully don't think they wanted an answer from me. I tried to speak calmly; but my words were clear. I'd take the matter before the Lord and call them back in fifteen minutes. I had never done such a thing before; and rarely ever did it after that, but this night I planned to meet with God to hear what He would say.
So, I went in my room and began to pray and just laid it all out, not realizing that God already knew plus He had heard the conversation. I hadn't had that kind of teaching or instruction yet; and so God being all knowing had mercy on my faith protocol.
The answer came swiftly. Even I was strengthened as I delivered the message to them.
Oh what a bold message it was. I was told to ask them all "Where is your faith?" and I was told to tell them the patient who was greatly distressed at the time had more faith than all of the people standing around in a panic. I was also told to tell them they would see a miracle that night. I said good-bye and went to bed.
The next day...I was told that the miracle did occur and the person greatly recovered. The doctors changed their original "drama" and all was well.
Personally, I don't even know if the people recalled the situation or their big problem which was little to God. However, I do.
You know, if I wanted to see a really important person, I'd need an appointment on the "waiting list" or to know somebody. It might take weeks for an appointment that could even get rescheduled. With God; it's not like that. The good news is that if you have a relationship with Him; I mean a real one. A Sunday visit won't do it. But if you start to read and meditate on His Word and begin to pray and seek His face...you'll not have to panic in an emergency; and you can get the answer that you need.
I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU WERE DRAWN HERE TODAY TO READ THIS; I JUST KNOW THERE'S A REASON.
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PSALM 138: 3
The moment I called out, you stepped in;
you made my life large with strength.
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you made my life large with strength.
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