Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Putting On My Armor!
Well Hallelujah!!! Thanks be unto God who always causes me to triumph. I win in Jesus’ name! It has been one thing after another over here in my world. I thank God for Jesus because without Him all hope would be doomed. I’ve said it before, the devil hates me. I guess I would too if someone was waging war against my kingdom. And in doing so, I should have known that there would be attacks; and knowing there would be attacks, I should have been putting my armor on every day, all the time. I have been asking reader at the end of blog “Did you put your armor on today?” for about six and a half (6 ½) years now, and I had slacked off myself. You know I will tell it on myself; I do so that the enemy can’t hold anything over me. But after being hit by attacks of “firey darts” – finances, issues with the kids – it’s time to do that I should have been doing again, faithfully.
Now the Armor of God can be found over in Ephesians 6. I put this very same armor on, but I do it a little different – I put it on from head to toe, then my accessories. Yeah, I take it to a whole other level. Now you don’t have to put it on like I do; the thing is that you do. And this is how I do it.
Lord, I thank you for the weapons you have given me to fight against the wilds/tricks of the enemy. I thank you for my Helmet of Salvation, for I am saved. I’ve confessed with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior; that He died on the Cross for my sins, and on that third and glorious day He arose and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Not only that, but I am seated in Him in Heavenly places far above all might and dominion of the enemy.
I thank you for my Breastplate of Righteousness, for I am the righteousness of God. And because I am the righteousness of God, I have right-standing with Him, and because I have right-standing with Him, I can boldly enter the throne room of God and make my request known. When I pray, my Father hears me; He bends down to hear his daughter, Shan. I pray Your Word Father, for you hasten to perform your Word. You are doing a quick work where my requests are concerned in Jesus name.
I thank You for Your Word for Your Word is the only truth in my life. I gird the Truths of Your about the loins of my heart, my spirit and my mind. I live by the Truths of the B-I-B-L-E and that which I believe You’ve said unto me.
I thank You that my feet are shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. Every situation, every circumstance I am faced with today, I walk in it in peace, that peace that only you can give, that peace that surpasses all understanding. Because I am the righteousness of God, the effects of my righteousness is an internal and external peace; the results of my righteousness is a calmness/quiet and confident trust forever (Isaiah 32:17 AMP).
I thank You for my Shield of Faith that quenches every firery dart of the enemy. My faith is bigger than a grain of mustard seed, and is grown bigger everyday; my confident trust in You is getting stronger every day. My faith is big enough and my confident trust is strong enough to pull in those things I need for myself, they are big enough and strong enough to pull those things I need for my family; they big enough and strong enough to pull those things in I agree with others. I am strong in my Lord and in the Power of His might. I have the mind of Christ. I immediately cast down every vain imagination that exalts itself against the knowledge of Christ. I think on those things that are pure, lovely, just, honest; if there be any praise or any virtue, these are the things I think on. I fight the good fight of faith, and I win.
Last but not least, I thank you for my Sword of the Spirit which is your Word. Every time the devil try to raise his head up and say anything contrary to what the Word already says who we Pirozzi’s are, what we can do, and what we can have, I began to weld my mighty sword, speaking Your Word out of my mouth, and immediately the devil begins to cease in his maneuvers and cease in his operations against us. The devil is a liar and a defeated foe where we Pirozzi’s are concerned in Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Now you might say ‘It doesn’t take all of that.’ You haven’t been under attack like me either. Like I said, you don’t have to put it on like I do – just make sure you put it on. It is so important that you do this every day, every day. The devil does not like you if you stand for God, if you doing good, saving souls for the God’s Kingdom, you minister the Gospel – he hates you. We, as Christians, go out into battle every day of our life. If he, the devil, can’t get to you through direct attacks, he will begin to attack those you love, things going on in their lives that will indirectly attack your focus on God. Put that armor on – EVERYDAY! This is WAR! Make sure you are prepared with the Word of God and that you are equip with the weapons to help you STAND!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Trust God & Stand Firm
You alone are my Rock and my Salvation;
You alone of my God, I will not be shaken
You alone are my Fortress and my Refuge
You alone are my God, I can always run to
Though the waves my rumble, though the oceans roar
Though the mountains crumble and fall in the sea
I will never tremble; I will never fear
I know that you are able to rescue me.
Oh, if it had not been for the Lord on my side……….. I will stand firm and see the Lord’s Salvation. Though a thousand fall at my side, and ten thousand at my right hand, it shall not come near me. Though there seems to be no way out, I will trust in the Lord. For the things that I see are subject to change, and change for the better. When I can’t seem to hear Him, I will press forward for He is always speaking. I will continue to speak His Word, and only His Word. I will continue to dwell in the Secret Place of the Most High, abiding in the shadow of the Almighty. He alone is my Refuge and my Fortress; He is my God, and I do trust Him. He alone is worthy of my praise, and I will praise Him all the day long. I will speak of His goodness, mercies and grace; for His mercies are new every morning towards me, His grace it is sufficient. It is the Lord’s will that I prosper and be in good health; even as my soul prospers. Lord, I thank you that my soul is prospering in you every day. Nothing in this world is more important to me than seeking Your face, Your kingdom and preparing myself and others to be ready for Your son, Jesus’, return. Though it seems as though my world is crumbling around me, I will keep my eyes on the prize I will receive when my Jesus returns. For He, Himself, shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with a voice of an archangel, and with a trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall arise first: Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to be with our Lord Jesus in the air: and be with Him forever and ever!
These words do bring comfort, and I hope that they comfort you in your darkest hour. These Words should bring our focus back in line with what is truly important –Jesus being our everything, our Lord and Savior. Let Him be the one you run to. Though it might seem it, you are not alone; for your deliverance is here. All of those who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Do not be afraid of the things going on all around you, for He is more than able to deliver/rescue you. Jesus is rooting for you to WIN! He ever lives to make intercession for you – Oh yes, Jesus prays for you! He loves you with an undying love. Choose to make Him Lord today!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
You alone of my God, I will not be shaken
You alone are my Fortress and my Refuge
You alone are my God, I can always run to
Though the waves my rumble, though the oceans roar
Though the mountains crumble and fall in the sea
I will never tremble; I will never fear
I know that you are able to rescue me.
Oh, if it had not been for the Lord on my side……….. I will stand firm and see the Lord’s Salvation. Though a thousand fall at my side, and ten thousand at my right hand, it shall not come near me. Though there seems to be no way out, I will trust in the Lord. For the things that I see are subject to change, and change for the better. When I can’t seem to hear Him, I will press forward for He is always speaking. I will continue to speak His Word, and only His Word. I will continue to dwell in the Secret Place of the Most High, abiding in the shadow of the Almighty. He alone is my Refuge and my Fortress; He is my God, and I do trust Him. He alone is worthy of my praise, and I will praise Him all the day long. I will speak of His goodness, mercies and grace; for His mercies are new every morning towards me, His grace it is sufficient. It is the Lord’s will that I prosper and be in good health; even as my soul prospers. Lord, I thank you that my soul is prospering in you every day. Nothing in this world is more important to me than seeking Your face, Your kingdom and preparing myself and others to be ready for Your son, Jesus’, return. Though it seems as though my world is crumbling around me, I will keep my eyes on the prize I will receive when my Jesus returns. For He, Himself, shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with a voice of an archangel, and with a trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall arise first: Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to be with our Lord Jesus in the air: and be with Him forever and ever!
These words do bring comfort, and I hope that they comfort you in your darkest hour. These Words should bring our focus back in line with what is truly important –Jesus being our everything, our Lord and Savior. Let Him be the one you run to. Though it might seem it, you are not alone; for your deliverance is here. All of those who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Do not be afraid of the things going on all around you, for He is more than able to deliver/rescue you. Jesus is rooting for you to WIN! He ever lives to make intercession for you – Oh yes, Jesus prays for you! He loves you with an undying love. Choose to make Him Lord today!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
What Are You Basing Your Life On?
What Are You Basing Your Life On?
There is so much going on in the world. Every time I turn on the news I hear of more people losing their jobs, increase in unemployment and sickness and diseases. There are some people dealing with divorce, problems with their children or stress of on the job. There are many distractions we have to deal with. This being said, ask yourself – Do I base my life on my circumstance or on the Word of God.
I have gone through some things where I based my life on the things going on in my life; the circumstances said that I was “doomed!” I couldn’t see a way out. Have you ever gone through something where the circumstances were so “in your face” and so loud that you couldn’t see or hear anything else but that circumstance/problem? I think we all have been there at least once. Even though your circumstance/problem presents itself “bigger” than God, it’s not! In one on my children’s books it says “There will never be anyone or anything greater or more powerful than God.” This is so true. I think we don’t always know or believe this when presented with really big problems. I thank God I have learned to turn to the Word of God when situation, circumstance or problems arise. God’s Promises are yes and amen. His Word is true and should be the only truth in our lives. The Word of God WORKS! When problems arise, I know that I am not alone. I can be strong and courageous because God never leaves me nor forsakes me; He’s with me everywhere I go (Deuteronomy 31:6). Psalms 16:7-8 says
7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. 8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken for the Lord is right beside me. Amen! When we can’t see a way out, God will guide us, counsels us out of our troubles; we cannot shaken knowing that the Almighty is right beside us. God knows the thoughts He has towards us; they are thoughts of good and not of evil, to give us a hope, a future, and expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). Is unemployment good or evil? I think it is fair to say that it is not good so it must fall under the “evil” category. The God that we serve is a good God that knows how to give good gifts unto His children (Matthew 7:11). Having a job is a good thing, being able to pay your bills on time is a good thing, being able to afford your home is a good thing, having a faithful and loving spouse is a good thing. This is all the Word of God, His will for your life, and His Word is what we should be basing our lives. We are the righteousness in God through Christ Jesus. We are more than conquerors in Him, God, through Christ Jesus.
We can conqueror any circumstance that comes our way with God on our side. God is on our, the righteous, side; we do not have to fear! What can man do to us with the Almighty on our side (Psalm 118:6)? God is for me; therefore, no one and nothing can be successful against me. He always causes me to triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14). You don’t know these things if you don’t read the Word of God nor can you live or experience them. Stand firm on the Word of God and see His Salvation for you! You are not doomed! You can and will make it with Jesus as Lord.
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
There is so much going on in the world. Every time I turn on the news I hear of more people losing their jobs, increase in unemployment and sickness and diseases. There are some people dealing with divorce, problems with their children or stress of on the job. There are many distractions we have to deal with. This being said, ask yourself – Do I base my life on my circumstance or on the Word of God.
I have gone through some things where I based my life on the things going on in my life; the circumstances said that I was “doomed!” I couldn’t see a way out. Have you ever gone through something where the circumstances were so “in your face” and so loud that you couldn’t see or hear anything else but that circumstance/problem? I think we all have been there at least once. Even though your circumstance/problem presents itself “bigger” than God, it’s not! In one on my children’s books it says “There will never be anyone or anything greater or more powerful than God.” This is so true. I think we don’t always know or believe this when presented with really big problems. I thank God I have learned to turn to the Word of God when situation, circumstance or problems arise. God’s Promises are yes and amen. His Word is true and should be the only truth in our lives. The Word of God WORKS! When problems arise, I know that I am not alone. I can be strong and courageous because God never leaves me nor forsakes me; He’s with me everywhere I go (Deuteronomy 31:6). Psalms 16:7-8 says
7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. 8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken for the Lord is right beside me. Amen! When we can’t see a way out, God will guide us, counsels us out of our troubles; we cannot shaken knowing that the Almighty is right beside us. God knows the thoughts He has towards us; they are thoughts of good and not of evil, to give us a hope, a future, and expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). Is unemployment good or evil? I think it is fair to say that it is not good so it must fall under the “evil” category. The God that we serve is a good God that knows how to give good gifts unto His children (Matthew 7:11). Having a job is a good thing, being able to pay your bills on time is a good thing, being able to afford your home is a good thing, having a faithful and loving spouse is a good thing. This is all the Word of God, His will for your life, and His Word is what we should be basing our lives. We are the righteousness in God through Christ Jesus. We are more than conquerors in Him, God, through Christ Jesus.
We can conqueror any circumstance that comes our way with God on our side. God is on our, the righteous, side; we do not have to fear! What can man do to us with the Almighty on our side (Psalm 118:6)? God is for me; therefore, no one and nothing can be successful against me. He always causes me to triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14). You don’t know these things if you don’t read the Word of God nor can you live or experience them. Stand firm on the Word of God and see His Salvation for you! You are not doomed! You can and will make it with Jesus as Lord.
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Friday, January 13, 2012
How's Your Love Walk?
1 John 3:17 asks if anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?
It is written in Romans 5:5:
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Matthew 5:46 states:
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors (sinners) doing that?
Matthew 5:43, 44 states:
43You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy; 44But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Today I ask you as I ask myself; How is your (my) love walk? I’m talking to all but especially to those of the household of faith. Do we really love as our Lord loved us; or is the love that we are giving from self, which is limited? How is it that in our services we profess our love for one another yet when we walk out of the church doors that love is nonexistent until we see one another again? How is it that we can have a friend whom we love for years, then the day comes when they disappoint us, hurt us or just do something “dumb”, and the love that we felt strongly, so we have confessed, is gone? Was the confessed love genuine or based on conditions that we fail to state? Jesus loves us unconditionally. Are we to love any less than He does? It is written that they would know us by our love one for another (John 13:35). What does your love say about you? 1 John 4:20 states:
Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. (Selah – Think on this!)
Let us who name that name of the Lord so walk in the love that He shed in our hearts. Lord, help us to love as you love. Without Love how can you forgive? If you don’t forgive, you will not be forgiven (Selah). 1 John 4:21 states:
And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
LOVE is an action word!
His Servant – G. Moore
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
It is written in Romans 5:5:
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Matthew 5:46 states:
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors (sinners) doing that?
Matthew 5:43, 44 states:
43You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy; 44But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Today I ask you as I ask myself; How is your (my) love walk? I’m talking to all but especially to those of the household of faith. Do we really love as our Lord loved us; or is the love that we are giving from self, which is limited? How is it that in our services we profess our love for one another yet when we walk out of the church doors that love is nonexistent until we see one another again? How is it that we can have a friend whom we love for years, then the day comes when they disappoint us, hurt us or just do something “dumb”, and the love that we felt strongly, so we have confessed, is gone? Was the confessed love genuine or based on conditions that we fail to state? Jesus loves us unconditionally. Are we to love any less than He does? It is written that they would know us by our love one for another (John 13:35). What does your love say about you? 1 John 4:20 states:
Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. (Selah – Think on this!)
Let us who name that name of the Lord so walk in the love that He shed in our hearts. Lord, help us to love as you love. Without Love how can you forgive? If you don’t forgive, you will not be forgiven (Selah). 1 John 4:21 states:
And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
LOVE is an action word!
His Servant – G. Moore
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Good News!
Happy New Year! It’s a good day to praise the Lord. 2012 is going to be a GREAT year, and we are going to talk about one of the reasons today! I don’t know about you, but I love getting good news. Good news gives one hope; it encourages us to keep moving forward. The best good news in the world is found in 1 John 5:10-15:
10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
We believe in the Son of God, Jesus Christ. We know and believe that this is the truth. Not only do we, as Christians, know this but we keep the commandments by loving one another and our Lord God with all our hearts, souls and bodies. We know by doing this we have eternal life through Christ Jesus (verse 13), and when He comes back, the first time, we will be with Him forever and ever Amen. Verse 12 made this so simple: who ever has Jesus has life (eternal), but he that does not have Jesus does not have life. You either have it or you don’t. You either do the Word of God or you don’t. Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. Time is ticking, and now more than ever we need to have the Word of God; in other words we need to have Jesus.
I keep reminding myself also ask the Holy Spirit to keep me focused on the Word of God; keep my eyes on the prize I will receive when Jesus comes back. I say “Distraction(s) leave me alone!” Now is not the time to be distracted by the cares, trial and tribulation of this world. I’m not saying not to live and love or not to pay your bills, but to stay focused on God’s Word – in everything see what the Word of God says about it. When we have Jesus as Lord, we have the confidence to enter the throne room of God and make our request known and He hears us! Say it out loud right now – God HEARS MY PRAYERS & ANSWERS THEM! – When we pray according to His will, His Word. Search the Word of God and pray it! God hastens to perform His Word. Because we have Jesus, we have confidence that when we pray, according to His will, God hears us. We can roll the cares of this world upon Him for we know that He cares for us (1 Peter 5:6-8); the enemy is pulling out all the stops to distract you and keep you distracted.
Just a little more good news before I go. Our loved ones that have not made up their minds about Jesus that we have been praying for still have time to make Him Lord – that’s good news. But we do not know how much time they have; so continue to pray, continue to encourage them – the Good News is that they still have time!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
We believe in the Son of God, Jesus Christ. We know and believe that this is the truth. Not only do we, as Christians, know this but we keep the commandments by loving one another and our Lord God with all our hearts, souls and bodies. We know by doing this we have eternal life through Christ Jesus (verse 13), and when He comes back, the first time, we will be with Him forever and ever Amen. Verse 12 made this so simple: who ever has Jesus has life (eternal), but he that does not have Jesus does not have life. You either have it or you don’t. You either do the Word of God or you don’t. Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. Time is ticking, and now more than ever we need to have the Word of God; in other words we need to have Jesus.
I keep reminding myself also ask the Holy Spirit to keep me focused on the Word of God; keep my eyes on the prize I will receive when Jesus comes back. I say “Distraction(s) leave me alone!” Now is not the time to be distracted by the cares, trial and tribulation of this world. I’m not saying not to live and love or not to pay your bills, but to stay focused on God’s Word – in everything see what the Word of God says about it. When we have Jesus as Lord, we have the confidence to enter the throne room of God and make our request known and He hears us! Say it out loud right now – God HEARS MY PRAYERS & ANSWERS THEM! – When we pray according to His will, His Word. Search the Word of God and pray it! God hastens to perform His Word. Because we have Jesus, we have confidence that when we pray, according to His will, God hears us. We can roll the cares of this world upon Him for we know that He cares for us (1 Peter 5:6-8); the enemy is pulling out all the stops to distract you and keep you distracted.
Just a little more good news before I go. Our loved ones that have not made up their minds about Jesus that we have been praying for still have time to make Him Lord – that’s good news. But we do not know how much time they have; so continue to pray, continue to encourage them – the Good News is that they still have time!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Are You Growing/Maturing in Christ Jesus?
I will bless the Lord at all times. I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. I am so blessed to be a child of God, a daughter of the Most High. Jesus is definitely the reason for the season, and we as Christians should strive to be just like Him. He is the ultimate role model. As I look back on this year, I had some highs and some lows, good times and bad. But with all the trials and tribulations I had to go through, I came out victorious.
Looking back I can see some growth personally and spiritually, and this should be happening with us all; we should be able to see some growth even if it is very little. We should all be improving in some area(s). Hebrews 6:1-6 states:
1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a] and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites,[b] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so. 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen[c] away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.
Now I still have a long way to go, but I have long since made up my mind that I am going all the way with Jesus – to put it plainly – I’m not perfect. I am not letting anyone or any situation hinder my race. I am keeping my eyes on the prize that I will receive when Jesus comes, and Oh what a day that will be. I will admit that I didn’t always start strong in these trials and tribulations, but I came through standing on the Word of God. 1 Peter 5:6-11 states:
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
My pastor has been teaching on saying what God’s Word says concerning ALL of our situations. This is the success of my growth. I have learned, for the most part – still growing, to say what God says. Even when I've said things contrary to the Word, the Holy Spirit(or my mother) would correct me, and I would go back and ask God to forgive and speak the Word of God. Sometime I get to talking like a fool, not saying what God already said who I am, what I can do, and what I can have. But I love correction in my life – I love the correction of God. You can do the same too – ask for forgiveness when you talk like a fool – not saying what God said – and begin to say what He has already said. God is no respecter of persons. We all have an opportunity for growth – to do better, but I think some are just not willing to put for the effort to mature. We don’t want to take the time to read the Word of God or to pray, not even the time to listen. But we expect for God to bestow upon us great knowledge and revelation of His Word, to use us, when all we have to do is crack open a book. Now-a-days the Word of God is right at our finger tips with daily devotional scriptures through email, you can download a Bible app on your smartphone or you can go to different sites where you can read or even listen to the Bible. There is no excuse for us not maturing in Christ Jesus. We have everything that we need to mature. So why aren't some taking the time to do this; it is so simple, but we somehow make it so hard.
Take the time to look back on this year to see if you have improved, grown or matured. If you have, good – continue to grow. If not don’t worry, Jesus hasn’t come back yet. You still have time, how much time – no one knows. Today is the day for salvation. Today is the day to make Jesus Lord; and when you do this, you can go forward and grow; you can be ready to receive that prize we will receive when He comes back for us.
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Looking back I can see some growth personally and spiritually, and this should be happening with us all; we should be able to see some growth even if it is very little. We should all be improving in some area(s). Hebrews 6:1-6 states:
1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a] and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites,[b] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so. 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen[c] away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.
Now I still have a long way to go, but I have long since made up my mind that I am going all the way with Jesus – to put it plainly – I’m not perfect. I am not letting anyone or any situation hinder my race. I am keeping my eyes on the prize that I will receive when Jesus comes, and Oh what a day that will be. I will admit that I didn’t always start strong in these trials and tribulations, but I came through standing on the Word of God. 1 Peter 5:6-11 states:
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
My pastor has been teaching on saying what God’s Word says concerning ALL of our situations. This is the success of my growth. I have learned, for the most part – still growing, to say what God says. Even when I've said things contrary to the Word, the Holy Spirit(or my mother) would correct me, and I would go back and ask God to forgive and speak the Word of God. Sometime I get to talking like a fool, not saying what God already said who I am, what I can do, and what I can have. But I love correction in my life – I love the correction of God. You can do the same too – ask for forgiveness when you talk like a fool – not saying what God said – and begin to say what He has already said. God is no respecter of persons. We all have an opportunity for growth – to do better, but I think some are just not willing to put for the effort to mature. We don’t want to take the time to read the Word of God or to pray, not even the time to listen. But we expect for God to bestow upon us great knowledge and revelation of His Word, to use us, when all we have to do is crack open a book. Now-a-days the Word of God is right at our finger tips with daily devotional scriptures through email, you can download a Bible app on your smartphone or you can go to different sites where you can read or even listen to the Bible. There is no excuse for us not maturing in Christ Jesus. We have everything that we need to mature. So why aren't some taking the time to do this; it is so simple, but we somehow make it so hard.
Take the time to look back on this year to see if you have improved, grown or matured. If you have, good – continue to grow. If not don’t worry, Jesus hasn’t come back yet. You still have time, how much time – no one knows. Today is the day for salvation. Today is the day to make Jesus Lord; and when you do this, you can go forward and grow; you can be ready to receive that prize we will receive when He comes back for us.
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
YOU Pray Too!
Do you understand how important it is for you to pray for your thing? In other words, you should pray for that which you want God to do for you. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with getting others to pray in agreement with you, but you have to pray too. Some many times people want you to pray for their thing, pull their need in for them, and they do not even pray themselves. The Word of God tells us in Matthew 9:29 – according to your faith, let it be done unto you. Jesus was telling this to the blind men, but it is the same for us as well. All things are possible to those who believe. It’s according to YOUR faith, belief that when you pray the Word of God will come to pass, not the pastor’s, not the evangelist, not momma and daddy’s faith – YOUR FAITH! If you can believe that when you pray God’s Word and receive it, it will come to pass – it be done unto you. Yes, you can ask the pastor, the evangelist, momma, and daddy to add their faith to yours. The Word of God also tells us that where two agree on ANYTHING, it will be done unto them by the Father in Heaven. So before you pick up the phone, go to the altar, post on facebook or twitter, inquire of the Lord yourself – you pray too.
It states in Matthew 18:19 that where two agree on anything it shall be done unto them by the Father in Heaven; this is so true in marriage. Here you have two (2) people that are reaching, desiring the same goals for their marriage, family, careers etc. Husbands and wives can get in agreement on things concerning their marriage, children, household and pull in everything, ANYTHING! I always tell my husband ‘When we are on the same page, we are unstoppable!’ It is so true! It’s the same in prayer; when the husband and wife decide to get in agreement and stand of the Word of God, they can bring that which they ask of God into the land of the living!
So many times there’s only one (1) person in the house praying for everything – not that God can’t or won’t answer his/her prayer alone. But the “non-prayer” usually is thinking “When my husband is praying or my wife if praying, and God’s going to answer their prayer concerning OUR situation.’ As husbands and wives, we are one (1). It’s like a business partnership; each has to do their part. One doesn’t want to pray, but wants the benefits/results of the answered prayer. “WE” not just one should be praying concerning it.
So you pray too! Get agreement for that which you are praying for and standing on God’s Word – there’s nothing wrong with that. Husbands and wives get in there and get in agreement on God’s Word concerning ANY situation, and it will be done unto you by YOUR Father in Heaven! Let God see YOUR faith in that Word YOU are praying! God is moved by our FAITH! If you are not praying and are expecting others to bring YOUR thing in for you, well don’t get mad when God does it for your agreeing partner, especially when you are not praying yourself. So get in there, and pray too!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
It states in Matthew 18:19 that where two agree on anything it shall be done unto them by the Father in Heaven; this is so true in marriage. Here you have two (2) people that are reaching, desiring the same goals for their marriage, family, careers etc. Husbands and wives can get in agreement on things concerning their marriage, children, household and pull in everything, ANYTHING! I always tell my husband ‘When we are on the same page, we are unstoppable!’ It is so true! It’s the same in prayer; when the husband and wife decide to get in agreement and stand of the Word of God, they can bring that which they ask of God into the land of the living!
So many times there’s only one (1) person in the house praying for everything – not that God can’t or won’t answer his/her prayer alone. But the “non-prayer” usually is thinking “When my husband is praying or my wife if praying, and God’s going to answer their prayer concerning OUR situation.’ As husbands and wives, we are one (1). It’s like a business partnership; each has to do their part. One doesn’t want to pray, but wants the benefits/results of the answered prayer. “WE” not just one should be praying concerning it.
So you pray too! Get agreement for that which you are praying for and standing on God’s Word – there’s nothing wrong with that. Husbands and wives get in there and get in agreement on God’s Word concerning ANY situation, and it will be done unto you by YOUR Father in Heaven! Let God see YOUR faith in that Word YOU are praying! God is moved by our FAITH! If you are not praying and are expecting others to bring YOUR thing in for you, well don’t get mad when God does it for your agreeing partner, especially when you are not praying yourself. So get in there, and pray too!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
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