Hello All:
I know that you are blessed of the Lord this day. I know you are standing firm on His Word, for His Word is the only truth in your life. No matter what the doctor says, bill collector says, mother, father, brother, sister or friend say - whose report will you believe - we shall believe the report of the Lord this day. The doctor says that you're sick - by the stripes of Jesus you were healed; therefore, you are healed right now. Bill collector says you haven't paid your bill - but my God shall supply (is supplying) ALL of my needs according to HIS RICHES in glory through Christ Jesus. Family and friends say that it looks like you're going under - but you are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus; because Jesus is for you nothing and no one can successfully be against; the Greater One lives on the inside of you and He is greater than he that is in this world; no weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises up against you in judgement you shall condemn; this is the heritage of the servant of the Most High God, and your righteousness is of Him. This is the Word of the Lord. But if you don't study His Word, then you will not know these things. If you do not study His Word, then it will not be ever ready even in your mouth.
I will always encourage you to study the Word of God. Trust me, in this day and hour, you will need His Word ever ready to be spoken out of your mouth concerning your situation(s). When we were little, just starting out in our walk with God, our mom use to make us ready something out of the Bible, and then make us explain what we read. If we didn't quite understand the passage we chose, she would help us understand but we had to pick out something out of the Bible to read. It can sometimes be hard to figure out what you should be studying in the Word of God. If there isn't a specific situation going in your life, you might say 'I want to read the Word of God, but I have no idea what I should read or even where I should begin'. If you should find yourself in this situation, here's a good idea you can use. I use this myself from time to time.
We all have things in our life that are important to us, but they are not pressing (meaning it doesn't necessarily need to be done or dealt with right away), but is something that you would like to improve on or just to gain more knowledge on a subject. Should you find yourself not knowing what to study or where to begin, begin by making a list of things you would like to improve on, and those things that you would like to gain more knowledge on concerning the things of God. The Bible is the Christian's handbook of life; so why not use it seek the improvement(s) or knowledge we desire. Search the Word of God concerning those things that are important to you. Some of the things on my list included marriage, my attitude, end times, and salvation. Salvation is one of the most important things I studied; gaining the knowledge of the scriptures. This allowed me to speak His Word concerning the salvation of my family; no matter what it looks or sounds like; I have on the inside of me what my Father has to say concerning my family's salvation. I don't need all the cars and houses and the jewelry (not that I don't want them); I'd rather have all of my family saved and on their way to Heaven than all the riches and material things of this world. When we are gone from this world, we will not be able to take any of those things with us - they will be no use to us. But when we pass from this world, knowing that we are saved, sanctified and set apart for His Kingdom - there is not greater peace you and for those that are still living when we are gone.
As I have said so many times for before, and it's not just for you - it's for me too; get in the Word of God for yourself. You have to know the Word of God for YOU! You have to know His Word and believe that His Word will work for you. But if you do not study His Word, then you will know His Word. How can you believe in something that you won't even take the time to understand? I can pray for you and your pastor or friend can pray for you, but you have to pray and believe that God can do it for you; it's your thing; it's something that you want. Seek God's Word concerning it; grab a hold of it; get it in your spirit and stand firm and see the salvation of your God. God is faithful and just to perform HIS WORD, which means you have to know His Word, and in order to know His Word, you have to study it. I'll go one step further. In addition to studying it, knowing it and praying it, you must also believe that He can and will do it for you. He is no respecter of persons (meaning if He does it for one person, He can and will do the same for you. Make a list today, and enjoy your journey in discovering what your God has promised you, and what He can and will do for you.
Did you put your armor of today???
Be Encouraged Today!
Have a safe and glorious Thanksgiving Holiday!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
It Could Be Worse
Hello All:
Well, it's certainly be awhile since you've heard from me, and for those who have continue to look for me - well here I am. Late July, my husband and I decided to have another child, and we found out early August that we are pregnant - Yeah!!! But let me tell ya, this pregnancy had not been kind to me. I have headaches, nausea, overwhelming tiredness, and dizziness; everything I eat seems to make me sick, but thank God that it has eased up a bit. My first pregnancy was wonderful; I did not experience any symptoms really - alittle dizziness here and there. It was wonderful; I was pregnancy and happy; Life was wonderful.
I have been murmuring and complaining about this pregnancy because it has not been like the first one. Still one day, I read an article (I'm always searching for pregnancy stuff) that stated that some women have not only the symptoms I mentioned, but vomiting all throughout their pregnancy. Now, I haven't experience the vomiting, only the nausea. Then I began to realize that I don't have it so bad. The symptoms weren't more than I could handle - I could deal with it; I just didn't want to have to deal with it. I start to think 'It Could Be Worse'. Somewhere some woman has had it far worst than I have, and here I am complaining. I thank God that those are the only symptoms that I had to experience. Then I been to ponder on this awhile. I was complaining to my husband about him leaving his workout clothes in the living (never mind that there is an adorable little girl that wants his undivided attention as soon as he enters the house). I began to think about that too...... I began to think that I could be worse. I could have an mentally and/or physically abusive husband. I could have a husband that never helped me around the house or appreciated the things I do for this family. But you know what, I do have those things - It's not as bad as it seems to be. It could also be worse if I didn't have Jesus in my life. Those things that he (husband), as well as myself, needs to work on; I can call those things to be not as though they are; I have that authority as a child of God. But we some times fail to remember who we are and whose we are. We fail to remember that weeping my endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. If you have Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, it's not as bad as it seems - it could be worse. You could not have any authority to call those things to be not as though they are; or speak healing to yourself and love ones. It could be worse; you could not know that you are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus; or that you are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loves; or that the greater One lives in you and that He is greater than he that is in this world; or that God is for you and that no one and nothing can successfully be against you. Oh, I could go on and on. For a moment, the enemy had me speaking and thinking things contrary to what God has to say concerning my situation - only for a moment. I thank God that I have ears to hear what the Spirit of God would have to say (Listen, He's always speaking).
If Jesus is Lord of your life and things seems bad going worse, remember that with Him even those things that seem impossible are possible to those who can believe. He is faithful and just to perform his Word. Stand on His Word; Speak it out of your mouth so that you can hear yourself say His Word; Say it everyday until you get it down in your spirit. Everyday I pray that as for me and my household; we will serve that Lord. No matter what it looks like; no matter what is said or done. I have made up my mind; I have settled it in my heart that I will not give up on my family's salvation. If one in the household be saved, then the whole household is save. These are not my words but my Fathers.
I could be worse, but because we have Jesus, it IS getting better. As a matter of fact, it IS BETTER. Speak your faith and not your fears. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love and of power and of a sound mind.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!
Well, it's certainly be awhile since you've heard from me, and for those who have continue to look for me - well here I am. Late July, my husband and I decided to have another child, and we found out early August that we are pregnant - Yeah!!! But let me tell ya, this pregnancy had not been kind to me. I have headaches, nausea, overwhelming tiredness, and dizziness; everything I eat seems to make me sick, but thank God that it has eased up a bit. My first pregnancy was wonderful; I did not experience any symptoms really - alittle dizziness here and there. It was wonderful; I was pregnancy and happy; Life was wonderful.
I have been murmuring and complaining about this pregnancy because it has not been like the first one. Still one day, I read an article (I'm always searching for pregnancy stuff) that stated that some women have not only the symptoms I mentioned, but vomiting all throughout their pregnancy. Now, I haven't experience the vomiting, only the nausea. Then I began to realize that I don't have it so bad. The symptoms weren't more than I could handle - I could deal with it; I just didn't want to have to deal with it. I start to think 'It Could Be Worse'. Somewhere some woman has had it far worst than I have, and here I am complaining. I thank God that those are the only symptoms that I had to experience. Then I been to ponder on this awhile. I was complaining to my husband about him leaving his workout clothes in the living (never mind that there is an adorable little girl that wants his undivided attention as soon as he enters the house). I began to think about that too...... I began to think that I could be worse. I could have an mentally and/or physically abusive husband. I could have a husband that never helped me around the house or appreciated the things I do for this family. But you know what, I do have those things - It's not as bad as it seems to be. It could also be worse if I didn't have Jesus in my life. Those things that he (husband), as well as myself, needs to work on; I can call those things to be not as though they are; I have that authority as a child of God. But we some times fail to remember who we are and whose we are. We fail to remember that weeping my endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. If you have Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, it's not as bad as it seems - it could be worse. You could not have any authority to call those things to be not as though they are; or speak healing to yourself and love ones. It could be worse; you could not know that you are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus; or that you are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loves; or that the greater One lives in you and that He is greater than he that is in this world; or that God is for you and that no one and nothing can successfully be against you. Oh, I could go on and on. For a moment, the enemy had me speaking and thinking things contrary to what God has to say concerning my situation - only for a moment. I thank God that I have ears to hear what the Spirit of God would have to say (Listen, He's always speaking).
If Jesus is Lord of your life and things seems bad going worse, remember that with Him even those things that seem impossible are possible to those who can believe. He is faithful and just to perform his Word. Stand on His Word; Speak it out of your mouth so that you can hear yourself say His Word; Say it everyday until you get it down in your spirit. Everyday I pray that as for me and my household; we will serve that Lord. No matter what it looks like; no matter what is said or done. I have made up my mind; I have settled it in my heart that I will not give up on my family's salvation. If one in the household be saved, then the whole household is save. These are not my words but my Fathers.
I could be worse, but because we have Jesus, it IS getting better. As a matter of fact, it IS BETTER. Speak your faith and not your fears. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love and of power and of a sound mind.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
