When I was growing up, I remembered that if anyone ever messed with me, they were messing with my big sister too. She might whip upon me, but no one else could. All I had to do is tell her somebody was messing with me, and that person was dealt with; no more problems with that particular person. This is how I sometimes dealt with my early childhood problems – tell big sister or brother; or better yet, tell momma.
Now that I am an adult, maturing in Christ every day, increasing from glory to glory, I know that I can run to King Jesus. I know and understand that it’s not necessarily the person who has come up against me, but the principalities, powers, rulers of darkness in high places, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Those who do not belong to Jesus belong to Satan; it’s just that black and white – either you are saved or you are not. When one has not been reconciled unto God through Christ Jesus, they can be used to do the work of the enemy. Matthew 12:33-39 explains this well:
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
While Jesus was teaching, some of the Pharisees were listening and asked for a sign. Jesus called them a wicked and adulterous generation. These were “holy men”. There are some who say “Lord, lord”, but do not truly belong to Him (Titus 1:16). There are some, sad to say, behind the pulpit that do not know Jesus; they “know of Him”, but do not truly know Him. Some who seem to be righteous can be used by Satan/the devil because they have a form of godliness but deny the power (2 Timothy 3:2-5). So it’s not necessarily the person themselves, but they have allowed the enemy, Satan/the devil, to use them. It can be someone close to you or someone you hardly know. There will be some that will come up against you, and will think they are doing a good work. The enemy is doing all he can to distract us from what is important – cultivating our relationship with Jesus. He is coming back, and if the enemy/the devil can keep you in fear, upset, depressed/oppressed – if he can bring doubt and despair into your life, he can keep you away from God/The Word. In good times and in bad, we need to keep our eyes on the Lord/The Word of God.
If we can keep our eyes on the Lord, we will not faint! Keep saying ONLY what the Word of God says concerning your situation. Victory in ours in Jesus’ Name! Plead the Blood of Jesus over your situation, family, property – everything! There is Power in the Blood of Jesus. When you are walking upright before God, He will cause even your enemies to be at peace with you (Proverbs 16:6-8). There are those who will not act in integrity with you. When people do not act with integrity towards you, you can run to God the Father. Those who have spoken evil/bad of you and/or have wronged you, will fall in the trap they have set for your feet themselves (Psalms 57:6, Proverbs 21:18, Proverbs 26:27).
Run to God and dwell in the secret place of the Most High. WE need to read and confess Psalms 91 everyday. You say of the Lord, He is your refuge and your fortress; He is your God in whom you trust. The Amplified version of this say “Which NO foe can withstand” – No one will ever be greater or more powerful than the God I serve – NO ONE! Momma, daddy, sister, brother,wife or hubby will never be able to deliver all the time or like God can. Don’t put your trust in man – human beings; put your trust in the Lord. Run to God. The battle is not yours; it’s the Lords.
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, then 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!!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Priorities
This New Year we have made New Year’s resolutions/commitments, but I want to give you something to think about. So many times when we make these new commitments, we have them “out of order”. This is not to say that things we commit to do aren’t good things, but that there are more important things to consider in this time we are living. Here is how I believe we should prioritize:
1. God/Kingdom of God
2. If Married, your spouse
3. If child(ren), then the kids
4. Careers/Professions
5. Whatever other hobbies or commitments
Always put Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, first! He is the only way we can be reconciled unto the Father. He is the only way to Heaven. In Him we find everything we need – life, joy/happiness, peace, health, and richness in every area of life – unconditional love. He knows what we were and what we were doing even before we asked Him into our hearts, yet He still loved us anyway. Cultivating our relationship with Jesus should be our number one priority. We should desire to go from glory to glory in Him. And as we mature, we should do the work of the Kingdom of God – preparing ourselves and everyone else to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether we die or we are here for the Rapture, the most important thing you can do in this life is decide to live your life for Christ. Getting married, having children, having a successful career or business, losing weight, whatever is good, and all who desire to have these things can have them. But none of these things can get you to Heaven. You can have all these things and more and still spend eternity in Hell – the place no one wants to go, but some are not willing to do what it takes to get there – accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior and walk according to the Word of God.
If you are married, then your spouse should be the next commitment on your list. Husbands, you are to love your wives as yourselves. If you wouldn’t want anything said or done to you, then you shouldn’t say or do them to your wife. Husbands are to dwell with their wives according to knowledge, which means husband get to know your wives. Wives, we too should dwell with our husbands according to knowledge. You know he likes watching football with no interruptions, so wait until a commercial – unless it’s about the game or an emergency. Husbands are to love their wives even as Christ loves the Church. This goes for wives too. Wives, we are to love, honor, respect, prefer our husbands. We are to encourage each other/build them up, not tear them down. We, husbands and wives, are to submit ourselves one unto another not depriving each other of physical and emotional needs. We get so busy with our everyday lives that we forget to “check in” with our spouse, our friend. We forget to “fill” our spouse. Then when someone else begins to give then attention, someone else begins to “fill” them; it opens a door for the enemy to come into our marriages. When you decide to put Jesus first, you’ll have a better marriage relationship; I know this from experience; He will show you how to love one another - getting your eyes off yourself and onto your spouse – I was spoiled and use to having my way. God is Love, and He lives big on the inside of us which means that the Love of God is on the inside of us. Our natural love for our spouse plus the Love of God in us helps us to deal with them when they are having a bad day, despite what they do or say, and to stay and fight! We should not allow anyone or anything to put asunder that which God has joined together. God joins husbands and wives together for better or worse, in sickness and in health, till deaths do they part. God hates divorce and so should we. As a matter of fact we should hate and detest everything that God hates and detests.
Next should be our children and then our careers. Children are a blessing, and should enhance our family relationship. They should not take up all of our time where we don’t have time or don’t feel like spending time with our spouse. We understand that we are not going to have all the time in the world like we use too, but we make sure that we spend with our spouse. Children should not put a burden on your marriage; I kind of fell into this. Every mother wants to be a good mom, but I was putting more time and attention into my children, and I wasn’t giving my husband the time that he deserved and needed. The Holy Spirit helped and is still teaching me balance in this area. Mothers are not only moms, but we are nurses, house cleaners, teachers, disciplinarians, and short order cooks. Moms have a lot to do; so hubbies, get in there and get involved if you’re not already; especially if the wife also works. It not only the “woman’s job” to raise the kids, but you have a part to play as well. And if there are women out there that are not nurses, teachers etc to their children, then………………. Well……………. Get in there!
Then we have our careers. We all want to be the best that we can, but as we have seen in the economy, you can have a profession one day and not the next. We should not put our hope/trust in our profession/careers or man, but only in God. He supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This is yet another reason to put Jesus first. No matter what type of work you do or how much money you make, as long as you got King Jesus first, all will be well. He takes care of us in the good times and in bad times. I know this from experience. Your spouse loves you (or should love you) no matter what work/profession/career you have, and your children will always be your children. As long as you are willing to work or willing to contribute to the family in some manner agreed upon, there’s nothing left but love and support. Family loves you no matter what!
Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, is the one, true constant we have in our lives. He is the same today as He was yesterday. Spouses may leave you, children will eventually leave the “nest”, and careers/professions will come and go, but God will NEVER leave you nor forsake you; He is with you everywhere you go. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you do not have to fear any evil. This is why He should be number one. When you have God first, you have the peace that surpasses all understanding – knowing He is who He says He is, and that He can do what He says He can do! Everything in our lives here on this earth is subject to change, but God is the only one that remains the same!
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, then 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!!!
1. God/Kingdom of God
2. If Married, your spouse
3. If child(ren), then the kids
4. Careers/Professions
5. Whatever other hobbies or commitments
Always put Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, first! He is the only way we can be reconciled unto the Father. He is the only way to Heaven. In Him we find everything we need – life, joy/happiness, peace, health, and richness in every area of life – unconditional love. He knows what we were and what we were doing even before we asked Him into our hearts, yet He still loved us anyway. Cultivating our relationship with Jesus should be our number one priority. We should desire to go from glory to glory in Him. And as we mature, we should do the work of the Kingdom of God – preparing ourselves and everyone else to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether we die or we are here for the Rapture, the most important thing you can do in this life is decide to live your life for Christ. Getting married, having children, having a successful career or business, losing weight, whatever is good, and all who desire to have these things can have them. But none of these things can get you to Heaven. You can have all these things and more and still spend eternity in Hell – the place no one wants to go, but some are not willing to do what it takes to get there – accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior and walk according to the Word of God.
If you are married, then your spouse should be the next commitment on your list. Husbands, you are to love your wives as yourselves. If you wouldn’t want anything said or done to you, then you shouldn’t say or do them to your wife. Husbands are to dwell with their wives according to knowledge, which means husband get to know your wives. Wives, we too should dwell with our husbands according to knowledge. You know he likes watching football with no interruptions, so wait until a commercial – unless it’s about the game or an emergency. Husbands are to love their wives even as Christ loves the Church. This goes for wives too. Wives, we are to love, honor, respect, prefer our husbands. We are to encourage each other/build them up, not tear them down. We, husbands and wives, are to submit ourselves one unto another not depriving each other of physical and emotional needs. We get so busy with our everyday lives that we forget to “check in” with our spouse, our friend. We forget to “fill” our spouse. Then when someone else begins to give then attention, someone else begins to “fill” them; it opens a door for the enemy to come into our marriages. When you decide to put Jesus first, you’ll have a better marriage relationship; I know this from experience; He will show you how to love one another - getting your eyes off yourself and onto your spouse – I was spoiled and use to having my way. God is Love, and He lives big on the inside of us which means that the Love of God is on the inside of us. Our natural love for our spouse plus the Love of God in us helps us to deal with them when they are having a bad day, despite what they do or say, and to stay and fight! We should not allow anyone or anything to put asunder that which God has joined together. God joins husbands and wives together for better or worse, in sickness and in health, till deaths do they part. God hates divorce and so should we. As a matter of fact we should hate and detest everything that God hates and detests.
Next should be our children and then our careers. Children are a blessing, and should enhance our family relationship. They should not take up all of our time where we don’t have time or don’t feel like spending time with our spouse. We understand that we are not going to have all the time in the world like we use too, but we make sure that we spend with our spouse. Children should not put a burden on your marriage; I kind of fell into this. Every mother wants to be a good mom, but I was putting more time and attention into my children, and I wasn’t giving my husband the time that he deserved and needed. The Holy Spirit helped and is still teaching me balance in this area. Mothers are not only moms, but we are nurses, house cleaners, teachers, disciplinarians, and short order cooks. Moms have a lot to do; so hubbies, get in there and get involved if you’re not already; especially if the wife also works. It not only the “woman’s job” to raise the kids, but you have a part to play as well. And if there are women out there that are not nurses, teachers etc to their children, then………………. Well……………. Get in there!
Then we have our careers. We all want to be the best that we can, but as we have seen in the economy, you can have a profession one day and not the next. We should not put our hope/trust in our profession/careers or man, but only in God. He supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This is yet another reason to put Jesus first. No matter what type of work you do or how much money you make, as long as you got King Jesus first, all will be well. He takes care of us in the good times and in bad times. I know this from experience. Your spouse loves you (or should love you) no matter what work/profession/career you have, and your children will always be your children. As long as you are willing to work or willing to contribute to the family in some manner agreed upon, there’s nothing left but love and support. Family loves you no matter what!
Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, is the one, true constant we have in our lives. He is the same today as He was yesterday. Spouses may leave you, children will eventually leave the “nest”, and careers/professions will come and go, but God will NEVER leave you nor forsake you; He is with you everywhere you go. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you do not have to fear any evil. This is why He should be number one. When you have God first, you have the peace that surpasses all understanding – knowing He is who He says He is, and that He can do what He says He can do! Everything in our lives here on this earth is subject to change, but God is the only one that remains the same!
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, then 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!!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
The Joy of the Lord......
Well Praise the Lord!
I don’t know about you, but I am so happy to know Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. There is truly nothing that I’ve ever experience that can compare with having Him in my life. The Word of God tells us, warns us that we will have trials and tribulation, BUT be of good cheer for He, Jesus, has already overcame the world, and so will we. As I’ve written before, I believe the Word of God, the Bible, is the truth, so this is true too. The Word of God tells that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Just think about it…….. The joy of knowing Jesus is who He says He is, and that He can do the things the Word says He can do gives me strength. Knowing that He will never leave me gives me strength, knowing that He is for me gives me strength, knowing that He is on my side gives me strength. Some things we go through can make us feel alone and defeated, but I know that though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Jesus is with me; this strengthens me. Knowing that He loved me so much that He laid down His life for me strengthens me – gives me cause to go on.
We have been made more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. We WIN!! Knowing that I have VICTORY in every battle gives me great joy. I will serve Jesus all the days of my life. He alone is worthy of my praise. I watch a lot of movies with my children. We had the “Lion King” in the truck DVD player for a long time, and there is a song called “Hakuna Matata”. As I was singing along, I heard “Jesus is your hakuna matata”. You know the song says “Hakuna Matata means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s my problem free, philosophy – Hakuna Matata.” Having Jesus as Lord and Savior means we can be worry free for the rest of our days. The Word of God tells me that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises up against me in judgment shall be proven to be wrong; I’ll condemn it. This is my heritage as a servants of the Lord, and my righteousness is of Him. Yes, weapon (trials, problems, troubles, tribulations) will be formed (they will come), but I’m the righteous, I’m a daughter of the Most High God; I don’t have to worry. These weapons will not prosper against me. I have a problem-free philosophy, and His name is Jesus. I’m not saying that things (trials/problems) that come will not give me pause or I won’t have “worry-thoughts” come to my mind. What I am saying is that even when the trial and bad thoughts come, I know that I can stand on the Word of God. I know from experience that God’s Word works. When trials come, the enemy will try to feed you a bunch of lies, but when you know and have the truth on the inside of you, he CAN NOT prevail. My being able to turn and rely on Jesus gives me strength to withstand the lies/tricks of the enemy.
Even when it looks as though we’ve lost and it seems impossible for us to win, God ALWAYS makes a way – He does! There is NOTHING impossible with God for those who believe He is who He says He is and He can do what the Word says He can do. I do! This gives me strength. All I have to do is walk upright before Him, trust Him/His Word and love. What a JOY for those who truly belong to the Lord. I might not have as much money as some or own my own home (but I will), but I have Jesus. One thing I know is that all the money, fine houses or success in the world can’t get me to Heaven, but I know Jesus as Lord and Savior can – that’s what matters. If I die or the rapture happens, I won’t be able to take any of these worldly possession acquired with me. Let me say there is absolutely nothing wrong with having great possession; I intend on having all that God says I have, but what is the use in having great possessions and not having the one thing that truly matters –a relationship with Jesus! Money can't heal you when you are sick or love you when you're alone/feel alone - Jesus can and will. It is a never-ending joy that no one can take away.
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, then 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!!!
I don’t know about you, but I am so happy to know Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. There is truly nothing that I’ve ever experience that can compare with having Him in my life. The Word of God tells us, warns us that we will have trials and tribulation, BUT be of good cheer for He, Jesus, has already overcame the world, and so will we. As I’ve written before, I believe the Word of God, the Bible, is the truth, so this is true too. The Word of God tells that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Just think about it…….. The joy of knowing Jesus is who He says He is, and that He can do the things the Word says He can do gives me strength. Knowing that He will never leave me gives me strength, knowing that He is for me gives me strength, knowing that He is on my side gives me strength. Some things we go through can make us feel alone and defeated, but I know that though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Jesus is with me; this strengthens me. Knowing that He loved me so much that He laid down His life for me strengthens me – gives me cause to go on.
We have been made more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. We WIN!! Knowing that I have VICTORY in every battle gives me great joy. I will serve Jesus all the days of my life. He alone is worthy of my praise. I watch a lot of movies with my children. We had the “Lion King” in the truck DVD player for a long time, and there is a song called “Hakuna Matata”. As I was singing along, I heard “Jesus is your hakuna matata”. You know the song says “Hakuna Matata means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s my problem free, philosophy – Hakuna Matata.” Having Jesus as Lord and Savior means we can be worry free for the rest of our days. The Word of God tells me that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises up against me in judgment shall be proven to be wrong; I’ll condemn it. This is my heritage as a servants of the Lord, and my righteousness is of Him. Yes, weapon (trials, problems, troubles, tribulations) will be formed (they will come), but I’m the righteous, I’m a daughter of the Most High God; I don’t have to worry. These weapons will not prosper against me. I have a problem-free philosophy, and His name is Jesus. I’m not saying that things (trials/problems) that come will not give me pause or I won’t have “worry-thoughts” come to my mind. What I am saying is that even when the trial and bad thoughts come, I know that I can stand on the Word of God. I know from experience that God’s Word works. When trials come, the enemy will try to feed you a bunch of lies, but when you know and have the truth on the inside of you, he CAN NOT prevail. My being able to turn and rely on Jesus gives me strength to withstand the lies/tricks of the enemy.
Even when it looks as though we’ve lost and it seems impossible for us to win, God ALWAYS makes a way – He does! There is NOTHING impossible with God for those who believe He is who He says He is and He can do what the Word says He can do. I do! This gives me strength. All I have to do is walk upright before Him, trust Him/His Word and love. What a JOY for those who truly belong to the Lord. I might not have as much money as some or own my own home (but I will), but I have Jesus. One thing I know is that all the money, fine houses or success in the world can’t get me to Heaven, but I know Jesus as Lord and Savior can – that’s what matters. If I die or the rapture happens, I won’t be able to take any of these worldly possession acquired with me. Let me say there is absolutely nothing wrong with having great possession; I intend on having all that God says I have, but what is the use in having great possessions and not having the one thing that truly matters –a relationship with Jesus! Money can't heal you when you are sick or love you when you're alone/feel alone - Jesus can and will. It is a never-ending joy that no one can take away.
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, then 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, November 10, 2010
Only YOU!
Well praise the Lord. I am always going to remind you of that moment in a twinkling of an eye that we are or should be preparing and pressing towards when we hear the call “come up hither”. It will happen, and I want to tell as many people as I can to be ready and how to be ready – to make Jesus Christ Lord and Savior. There is NO other way – Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no man can come unto the Father God except through Christ (John 14:6). It is so easy to know Him. Once you’ve settled it that you are going all the way with Jesus (you have to make this decision), all you have to do is confess the Lord Jesus as Savior, believe in your heart that He died on the cross for you, and that He arose of that third glorious day, then you are saved (Romans 10:9,10). This prayer is also on this site; tell someone. Once you’ve done this, it’s up to you to cultivate/maintain your relationship with Jesus. I thank God for all the pastors and other ministers (five-fold ministry – Ephesians 4:10-12). Their job is so important. It’s not only up to them to preach the uncompromising truths of God’s Word, but it’s up to you to get in the Word yourself. Bring you Bible to church, read along with the pastor and take notes. Now I do understand for those who have small children that it can sometimes be difficult to do this all the time; I now have to deal with this. But we are still responsible for the Word that we’ve heard. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a supernatural understanding of that Word, write it on the tablets of your heart so that it can be ever ready to spoken out towards your situation and circumstances. You have to know the Word of God for yourself. Pastor won’t always be there or available. You won’t always have time to go and get a Bible. You have to know the Word of God!
I want to stress to you that ONLY YOU can make sure you’re ready for that moment. You can’t ride on momma’s, grandma’s and daddy’em prayers anymore. They can pray that you come to the realization that you need Jesus, but ONLY YOU can accept Him as Lord and Savior. My husband can’t pray me into Heaven or I him. You’ve heard of the story of the five (5) foolish brides/virgins (Matthew 25); they waited too long to prepare for the coming of the bridegroom (Jesus). They didn’t have enough oil (anointing = Word = God/Jesus) in their lives, and He came while they were out getting the oil/Word they needed. They didn’t make it! Some of us, if we do not get ready and prepare, are not going to be ready when He calls “Come up hither”. It will be a sad, sad day indeed for many. YOU prepare! Now is the acceptable hour. NO ONE can get YOU to Heaven; NO ONE can prepare you for the moment that will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink – we’ll be gone!) ONLY YOU! Get Ready!
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, then 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 God!
Did you put your armor on today????
Be Encouraged Today!!!
I want to stress to you that ONLY YOU can make sure you’re ready for that moment. You can’t ride on momma’s, grandma’s and daddy’em prayers anymore. They can pray that you come to the realization that you need Jesus, but ONLY YOU can accept Him as Lord and Savior. My husband can’t pray me into Heaven or I him. You’ve heard of the story of the five (5) foolish brides/virgins (Matthew 25); they waited too long to prepare for the coming of the bridegroom (Jesus). They didn’t have enough oil (anointing = Word = God/Jesus) in their lives, and He came while they were out getting the oil/Word they needed. They didn’t make it! Some of us, if we do not get ready and prepare, are not going to be ready when He calls “Come up hither”. It will be a sad, sad day indeed for many. YOU prepare! Now is the acceptable hour. NO ONE can get YOU to Heaven; NO ONE can prepare you for the moment that will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink – we’ll be gone!) ONLY YOU! Get Ready!
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, then 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 God!
Did you put your armor on today????
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Truth or Fiction?
Well Gloorrry Hallelujah! Jesus is Alive! And those of us who keep our minds stayed upon Him, He will keep in perfect peace. We serve an AWESOME God! He along is worthy of our praise.
Do you actually believe God's Word is truth or fiction? I can say for myself that I have always believed and still believe that God's Word, the Bible, is truth. Some think that the Bible is full of "feel good, positive stories" to motive us to do good. Some think that some of the stories are too far-left to actually be true. But as a Christian, as a true believer of God's Word, I believe even those that would defy the laws of reasonable, natural thinking to be truth. Take for instance the story of Moses dividing the Red Sea. To the natural mind, there is no way that this could have occurred. But I know in my heart and believe with every fiber of my being that this story is truth. This is not just a good "bedtime" story; it actually happened. And no, I wasn't there, but if it's in the Word of God, the Bible, then it is truth. This is how some people view the Word of God - just a book full of good stories. They don't actually believe that these things happened. There is nothing that the God I say I serve can't do. He can and is still doing the impossible for those who believe He can - I believe. You might say I am gulliable and would believe anything, but I know in my heart that God's Word is truth. I have experienced it for myself. I gird the truth of God's Word about the loins of my soul/mind, heart and spirit. I make the choice each day to live by the Truths of God's Word, that which is written in His B-I-B-L-E, and that which I know and believe He says unto me.
You can't just take parts of God's Word that fit your life. You've got to do all that is written there in, in the Bible. So if you lie, cheat, steal, deal in immoral sexual behaviors, kill or whatever, then you're not doing the Word of God. The Word God has set forth concerning these things (lying, cheating stealing,gossipping, back-biting,killing, etc)are fiction to you; they are not the truth. It just sounds good to you, but you're not willing to change and walk according to the truths of God's Word. I'll tell it on myself - when I made up mind, truly made up my mind to go all the way with God and to walk according to His Word, it hurt my flesh, and still does sometimes. Yesterday, I got a book on renewing your mind according to the Word of God, because I want to make sure I am doing I can do to walk this walk of Christianity - and I want to be good and prosper at it; I want God to approve of me. But I understand that it is a daily process; every day Satan is feeding us lies, things that do not line up with the Word of God. The Holy Spirit might tell me to keep quiet, but my flesh say otherwise. But because I know God's Word is truth and I trust that truth, I can hold my peace and let the Lord fight my battles. I win in Jesus Name. Victory is mine! No matter what happens or goes on in my life or any member of my family's life - I still win. Even when it looks like I'm losing or have lost, don't count me out just yet! I serve a God who is known for doing some awesome, impossible things, and He is no respector of persons. If He did it for one, He can and will do it me! Glory Hallelujah! Get bold and get confident in God's Word and His ability to perform that Word. Stay up in the devil's face and say "No, no, no - not here, not today, not EVER! God is for me and I win!"
God is NEVER WRONG! His Word is truth, fair and just, and it should be FINAL AUTTHORITY in Christian lives. His Word says we are more than conquerors, and we are. His Word says we are the healed, and we are. I don't care what my situation/circumstance say, it only matters what the Word of God says concerning me and my family. His Word is truth and It has the final say so! We serve Him because He (Father God) truly does know what is best for us, and we find His BEST in His Word. God and His Word are the same - In the beginning was the Word of God, and the Word was with God and the Word was GOD! Either God/His Word is truth or lies. We, Christians, know who the father of lies really is - Satan. And if you are not walking according to the Word of God, then you are walking according to the ruler of this World System - Satan. If you love the Father God, the giver of life and peace, then treat His Word as absolute TRUTH, and be like Nike and just Do IT - His Word!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged 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, then 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 God!
Do you actually believe God's Word is truth or fiction? I can say for myself that I have always believed and still believe that God's Word, the Bible, is truth. Some think that the Bible is full of "feel good, positive stories" to motive us to do good. Some think that some of the stories are too far-left to actually be true. But as a Christian, as a true believer of God's Word, I believe even those that would defy the laws of reasonable, natural thinking to be truth. Take for instance the story of Moses dividing the Red Sea. To the natural mind, there is no way that this could have occurred. But I know in my heart and believe with every fiber of my being that this story is truth. This is not just a good "bedtime" story; it actually happened. And no, I wasn't there, but if it's in the Word of God, the Bible, then it is truth. This is how some people view the Word of God - just a book full of good stories. They don't actually believe that these things happened. There is nothing that the God I say I serve can't do. He can and is still doing the impossible for those who believe He can - I believe. You might say I am gulliable and would believe anything, but I know in my heart that God's Word is truth. I have experienced it for myself. I gird the truth of God's Word about the loins of my soul/mind, heart and spirit. I make the choice each day to live by the Truths of God's Word, that which is written in His B-I-B-L-E, and that which I know and believe He says unto me.
You can't just take parts of God's Word that fit your life. You've got to do all that is written there in, in the Bible. So if you lie, cheat, steal, deal in immoral sexual behaviors, kill or whatever, then you're not doing the Word of God. The Word God has set forth concerning these things (lying, cheating stealing,gossipping, back-biting,killing, etc)are fiction to you; they are not the truth. It just sounds good to you, but you're not willing to change and walk according to the truths of God's Word. I'll tell it on myself - when I made up mind, truly made up my mind to go all the way with God and to walk according to His Word, it hurt my flesh, and still does sometimes. Yesterday, I got a book on renewing your mind according to the Word of God, because I want to make sure I am doing I can do to walk this walk of Christianity - and I want to be good and prosper at it; I want God to approve of me. But I understand that it is a daily process; every day Satan is feeding us lies, things that do not line up with the Word of God. The Holy Spirit might tell me to keep quiet, but my flesh say otherwise. But because I know God's Word is truth and I trust that truth, I can hold my peace and let the Lord fight my battles. I win in Jesus Name. Victory is mine! No matter what happens or goes on in my life or any member of my family's life - I still win. Even when it looks like I'm losing or have lost, don't count me out just yet! I serve a God who is known for doing some awesome, impossible things, and He is no respector of persons. If He did it for one, He can and will do it me! Glory Hallelujah! Get bold and get confident in God's Word and His ability to perform that Word. Stay up in the devil's face and say "No, no, no - not here, not today, not EVER! God is for me and I win!"
God is NEVER WRONG! His Word is truth, fair and just, and it should be FINAL AUTTHORITY in Christian lives. His Word says we are more than conquerors, and we are. His Word says we are the healed, and we are. I don't care what my situation/circumstance say, it only matters what the Word of God says concerning me and my family. His Word is truth and It has the final say so! We serve Him because He (Father God) truly does know what is best for us, and we find His BEST in His Word. God and His Word are the same - In the beginning was the Word of God, and the Word was with God and the Word was GOD! Either God/His Word is truth or lies. We, Christians, know who the father of lies really is - Satan. And if you are not walking according to the Word of God, then you are walking according to the ruler of this World System - Satan. If you love the Father God, the giver of life and peace, then treat His Word as absolute TRUTH, and be like Nike and just Do IT - His Word!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged 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, then 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 God!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sons and Daughters
I was up late the other night; I couldn’t sleep. So I just began to thank the Lord and told Him how much I appreciate Him – you know just loved on Him. I began to listen, and I heard that we are all children of God. We were all made/birth in His image, but we are not all sons and daughters of God. He showed me this in this illustration:
A billionaire father has twelve (12) children, but only four (4) were mature enough to run the family business and would truly enjoy the benefits of the inheritance the father had for the children. These four (4) walked, talked, studied and mimicked their father so they could continue and have the success their father had and had put in place for them to have. The other eight (8) didn’t put forth the time or the effort to truly learn of or from the father. They never really cultivate the relationship with the father. They had access to the father; they saw him in passing. They said their hellos and goodbyes so quickly; they so busy living and enjoying life that they didn’t have the time to spend quality time with the father; after all, he would always be there – he was always there when they needed something. These eight(8) would miss out on the true, full inheritance the father could give them.
Those of us that do our Father God’s Will (His Word) are Sons and Daughters. We who take the time to talk and walk with Him are Sons and Daughters. We who study our Father God and mimic His ways (DWJD – Do What Jesus Did) are Sons and Daughters. Sons and Daughters do not only go to church to be present and hear the Word of God, but allow the seed of the Word heard to go down into their hearts. They begin to water that seed with the Living Water – meditating on it day and night, allowing that seed to grow, to flourish and to produce fruit in their lives. Then they apply the word that they heard and walk it out in their lives. They allow true change to take place by studying and operating the Word of God in their lives. Old things have passed away behold all things have become new.
The “children” grown up and do their own thing, not the Father's. The “children” grow up knowing of the Father, but not knowing Him, and they miss out. They miss out on the true prosperity that God has for them in every area of their lives. Don’t miss out. Allow yourself to mature and grow in the things of God. It is not enough to have said the sinner’s prayer; graduate from spiritual kindergarten; get off the milk. Start walking and talking with the Father. Desire to see His Word manifested in your life. Study Him, His Word, so you can know Him, so you can do what He did so you can enjoy the benefits of His inheritance He has for you.
We all have the opportunity to become Sons and Daughters of God, but we all are not putting forth the time and effort to become Sons and Daughters of God. I know that some of you reading this and are not in agreement with this. Pray about it, and ask the Father. I am interested to know what you think of this. I will share some other things in a separate blog.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Remember there is a sinner’s prayer on this blog site. This is the first step in preparing for that moment, in a twinkling of an eye. Jesus loves you, and died you that you might have life and that more abundantly.
A billionaire father has twelve (12) children, but only four (4) were mature enough to run the family business and would truly enjoy the benefits of the inheritance the father had for the children. These four (4) walked, talked, studied and mimicked their father so they could continue and have the success their father had and had put in place for them to have. The other eight (8) didn’t put forth the time or the effort to truly learn of or from the father. They never really cultivate the relationship with the father. They had access to the father; they saw him in passing. They said their hellos and goodbyes so quickly; they so busy living and enjoying life that they didn’t have the time to spend quality time with the father; after all, he would always be there – he was always there when they needed something. These eight(8) would miss out on the true, full inheritance the father could give them.
Those of us that do our Father God’s Will (His Word) are Sons and Daughters. We who take the time to talk and walk with Him are Sons and Daughters. We who study our Father God and mimic His ways (DWJD – Do What Jesus Did) are Sons and Daughters. Sons and Daughters do not only go to church to be present and hear the Word of God, but allow the seed of the Word heard to go down into their hearts. They begin to water that seed with the Living Water – meditating on it day and night, allowing that seed to grow, to flourish and to produce fruit in their lives. Then they apply the word that they heard and walk it out in their lives. They allow true change to take place by studying and operating the Word of God in their lives. Old things have passed away behold all things have become new.
The “children” grown up and do their own thing, not the Father's. The “children” grow up knowing of the Father, but not knowing Him, and they miss out. They miss out on the true prosperity that God has for them in every area of their lives. Don’t miss out. Allow yourself to mature and grow in the things of God. It is not enough to have said the sinner’s prayer; graduate from spiritual kindergarten; get off the milk. Start walking and talking with the Father. Desire to see His Word manifested in your life. Study Him, His Word, so you can know Him, so you can do what He did so you can enjoy the benefits of His inheritance He has for you.
We all have the opportunity to become Sons and Daughters of God, but we all are not putting forth the time and effort to become Sons and Daughters of God. I know that some of you reading this and are not in agreement with this. Pray about it, and ask the Father. I am interested to know what you think of this. I will share some other things in a separate blog.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Remember there is a sinner’s prayer on this blog site. This is the first step in preparing for that moment, in a twinkling of an eye. Jesus loves you, and died you that you might have life and that more abundantly.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
God Sees You & He's Got You!
Praise the Lord, for His Word is TRUE! I just want to encourage you today to continue to trust God! He always hasten to perform His Word (Jeremiah 1:12). I know that some of you have been standing on God’s Word for a certain situation or thing for a long time, and you have probably begun to wonder if God sees you or if He hears you. You know I can find God in just about anything. I was watching a movie with my daughter called “Horton Hears a Who”, and at the end of the movie the Whos had to make themselves known/heard or they would be destroyed. Every Who began to make some noise; they began to cry out “We Are Here, We Are Here!” Some of us have been crying out to God “I am here, and I need your help!” If you belong to God, He hears you. He knows where you are in your life, and what you are going through. He is an on-time God! He might not come when and/or how you think He should, but He always comes, and delivers/answers you the absolute best way for you. At the very last moment the Whos' cry was heard, and they were saved from destruction. Keep crying out to God; keep speaking His Word out of your mouth concerning your situation!
2 Corthinians 4:17 states (New International Version & Amplified:
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all(NIV).
For our light, momentary affliction (this slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!] (AMP).
When I heard and read this, a big, bright light came on. Ok God, I know that you see me. What should I be learning from this? The Word of God tells us that it rains on the just and the unjust alike (the righteous and the unrighteous) (Matthew 5:45). When it’s our “rainy” season, it is a time for us to develop as Christians, an opportunity for us to go to the next level in Christ. Saying the sinner’s prayer is only the beginning, but God does not want us to remain at level one! It is an opportunity to strengthen our confident trust in God’s ability to perform His Word on our behalf that we speak out of our mouths; that we say we believe. It's an opportunity to grow and for God to show himself real to us and to others.
The next time it starts to “rain” on you, don’t murmur and complain. Go see what God’s Word has to say about the situation; go see what it is you need to do in that situation. Also, do a self-examination of yourself. I do these on a regular basis. I want to make sure that I am in line with God’s Word – doing that which is pleasing in His sight. Make sure you have integrity in all you do and say even in what you think. Always walk upright before God. My pastor has been talking to us about doing the right thing even if it’s unpopular, no matter what others do or say. We as Christians should know right from wrong, and we should always choose to do the right thing. I pray this for me and my family. We have to have integrity. If you say you’re going to do something or go somewhere, then do it – go! Too often we Christian are doing things the way the world does, and we cannot do that! You will hinder/delay your deliverance/answer to your prayers. If somewhere you have done this (not walking in integrity/upright), take it before the Father and ask Him for forgiveness. He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins (1 John 1:9). Know this, He knows if you mean it or not – if you are truly sincere in asking for forgiveness. You can not fool God!
Hold on! Continue to pray, continue to stand on God’s Word, continue to trust that the Almighty God, Maker of Heaven and Earth, can and will deliver you through and out of any situation VICTORIOUSLY! We Win!
Let me leave you with Proverbs 2:6-10 (AMP):
For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He hides away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with Him); He is a shield to those who walk uprightly and in integrity, That He may guard the paths of justice; yes, He preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and fair dealing [in every area and relation]; yes, you will understand every good path. For skillful and godly Wisdom shall enter into your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you pray this prayer, please contact me. I would love to welcome you into the Kingdom of God, and to encourage you personally from time to time! Remember Jesus loves you, and He wants you!
2 Corthinians 4:17 states (New International Version & Amplified:
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all(NIV).
For our light, momentary affliction (this slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!] (AMP).
When I heard and read this, a big, bright light came on. Ok God, I know that you see me. What should I be learning from this? The Word of God tells us that it rains on the just and the unjust alike (the righteous and the unrighteous) (Matthew 5:45). When it’s our “rainy” season, it is a time for us to develop as Christians, an opportunity for us to go to the next level in Christ. Saying the sinner’s prayer is only the beginning, but God does not want us to remain at level one! It is an opportunity to strengthen our confident trust in God’s ability to perform His Word on our behalf that we speak out of our mouths; that we say we believe. It's an opportunity to grow and for God to show himself real to us and to others.
The next time it starts to “rain” on you, don’t murmur and complain. Go see what God’s Word has to say about the situation; go see what it is you need to do in that situation. Also, do a self-examination of yourself. I do these on a regular basis. I want to make sure that I am in line with God’s Word – doing that which is pleasing in His sight. Make sure you have integrity in all you do and say even in what you think. Always walk upright before God. My pastor has been talking to us about doing the right thing even if it’s unpopular, no matter what others do or say. We as Christians should know right from wrong, and we should always choose to do the right thing. I pray this for me and my family. We have to have integrity. If you say you’re going to do something or go somewhere, then do it – go! Too often we Christian are doing things the way the world does, and we cannot do that! You will hinder/delay your deliverance/answer to your prayers. If somewhere you have done this (not walking in integrity/upright), take it before the Father and ask Him for forgiveness. He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins (1 John 1:9). Know this, He knows if you mean it or not – if you are truly sincere in asking for forgiveness. You can not fool God!
Hold on! Continue to pray, continue to stand on God’s Word, continue to trust that the Almighty God, Maker of Heaven and Earth, can and will deliver you through and out of any situation VICTORIOUSLY! We Win!
Let me leave you with Proverbs 2:6-10 (AMP):
For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He hides away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with Him); He is a shield to those who walk uprightly and in integrity, That He may guard the paths of justice; yes, He preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and fair dealing [in every area and relation]; yes, you will understand every good path. For skillful and godly Wisdom shall enter into your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you pray this prayer, please contact me. I would love to welcome you into the Kingdom of God, and to encourage you personally from time to time! Remember Jesus loves you, and He wants you!
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