Transparency

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  Romans 10:17

Let those around you know about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING God has delivered you from. 

People connect with pain, hardship, hope and YOUR TESTIMONY. There is no need to be ashamed or to keep hidden what God has done for you in the open.  Since we are new creatures in Christ, right, you may hear comments as such, "I can't believe you used to do that,"  or "I wouldn't haveknown if you hadn't said anything."   

Just like the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25 - 34), since she was made WHOLE, after the 12 years, no one would have guessed the affliction she had faced prior to touching Jesus. 

The world needs to hear your testimonies, so they too can walk by faith and believe Jesus is a Savior!

Be blessed in the name of Jesus!

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Shut Down!

Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Psalm 37:1


What are you worrying about???  Did you not know through Jesus Christ you have the power and authority to SHUT the chaos down!  All you have to do is believe, speak it, and Move!  How many times are you going to allow Satan and his crew continue to scare you, doubt, and GO BANANAS!

Eventually, you just get fed up with Satan's shenanigans!  As we look around the world in its crumbling state, we know the war isn't over. Evilness and Wickedness just can't get away with all the crimes, injustices, murders, etc..they have pulled for ages. There is the day of the Lord!  Get Ready!

Alas for the day! for the day of the Lord is at hand, and as a destruction from the almighty shall it come.
Joel 1:14

Just make sure you are on the right team!

Be blessed in the name of Jesus!

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Delight Yourself In The Lord

What We Do Today Will Affect Our Tomorrow!  

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37: 4.  

So the question is ….What are we delighting in?

Are our thoughts and actions partnering with Satan?  Are we aligning with God’s word? 50%...75%...98%...or 100%.  Examine your obstacles! What is Satan highjacking and prolonging in your God-given purpose...DESTINY?!?

What we do today not only affect us but others!

We have to acknowledge God as the head of our lives! Are we living selfishly, ignoring God's counsel. Who did that it FIRST in the bible. Adam and Eve right?? We are still facing the consequences from their poor decision making. Flip the script. Allow Jesus to come in your heart, be ruled by the Holy Spirit and allow God to do what He does best...USES US FOR HIS GLORY! We do not have to walk frantically with could've, should've, regrets. Change the script..

#1 Remember His grace!

#2 Humble ourselves and repent!

#3 Follow God's instruction

Be blessed in the name of Jesus!

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Don't Forget

The one who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."

Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of fowler and from the perilous pestilence.  He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.  You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. Psalm 91:1- 6 NKJV

Simply don't forget! Take heart for God is your protection ALWAYS and FOREVER. Whatever and wherever we are challenged with combative moments in your lives....

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me might have peace.  In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world!  John 16:33 KJV

Again, don't forget. When we become frazzled, Satan desires for us to forget, overlook, banish from one's thoughts, abandon, drop, set aside, blank out or disregard to God's Promises, that have set us free and given us peace.

As this occurs, say God's word aloud to yourself and watch how your Sword of the Holy Spirit (Full Armor of God Ephesians 6:10 - 18) MOVES with VIGOR and MOMENTUM.

Be blessed in name of Jesus.

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Be Still....

Have you ever told a child "to be still"? Why? Either the child could have been moving excessively, randomly talking, just a busy body at the moment.

Has someone told you "to be still"? Why? Maybe the reason was to prevent you from getting stung by a bee.

Just think for a minute.. what are the results of stillness?

Psalm 46:10 - 11 NKJV
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Take a second. Are we taking the time to concentrate on God regardless of emotions and circumstances? Are we moving too fast or too slow?  What is God using to get our attention?

God has literally told us to STOP! What is it that He wants us to see, hear,or know? What are we overlooking? Or what are we ignoring intentionally or unintentionally?

Let's pay attention, refocus, and acknowledge God! Praise Him

Psalm 46:11 NKJV
The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.

Be blessed in the name of Jesus!

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What is the worst thing that can happen?

I don't know about you but the spirit of Fear gets on my LAST nerve.  We can agree that the spirit of Fear comes from Satan. Why does Satan lures you with the Spirit of Fear?

1.  Keep you from your God-given destiny

2.  To prevent progress and growth in your spiritual/natural life

3.  Develop Unbelief/Doubt God's Promises

It is one of Satan's grand tactics to kill, destroy, and steal from us.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and a sound mind. 1 Timothy 1:7 KJV

The spirit of fear will cause us to believe there is something worst; leaving us rattled, unsure, confused, and lonely.

A sound mind, has peace! We have to believe the power given by Jesus (to cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself  against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5), to shut things down if only we believe and fight with the full armor of God.

When spirit of fear overcomes us, we feel weak! Anxiety, depression, procrastination, bondage, and oppression will open its arms immediately after, welcoming us to misery.

Don't fall for the allusion.

Be Blessed in the name of Jesus.

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Hide and Seek

What a great deception!  Believing things are hidden from God.

Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know Him not see his days?
Job 24:1 KJV

Psalm 139:12 KJV  Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day;the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

Mark 4:21-22 KJV, Jesus states, "Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?  For there is nothing hid (hidden), which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

What is God bringing to your attention that you think is hidden?

Whatever they may, God already knows, but you may not understand how "those things" have affected you. How amazing, that we have a Sovereign God who is able and willing to show us what is lurking in the dark, through love and gentleness, for His good purpose.  Truth be told, we may not always like what is in the dark or have been nonchalant about whatever is God has His way of fixing whatever needs fixing. Be active in the process!

Be blessed in Jesus Name.

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The Trickle Effect

God's keys to success:

This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you have good success.  

Have I  not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. 

Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, "Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess. 

Joshua 1: 8 -11

Although Joshua at the moment had become leader, the possession was for EVERYONE.  The world's wisdom which is foolish unto God (1 Corinthians 3:19) will lead us to think solely about ourselves; "What I want...How can I benefit...What's in it for me...." 

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.  For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slandered, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than God, having a form of godliness but denying its power.  And such people turn away. 

2 Timothy 3:1- 5

Therefore it is not surprising, to see these evil spirits rising up among us. Are you willing to turn away?

When we look at the beginning of Joshua's leadership, we see how Moses trained him before his departure.  However, God commanded him to be strong and courageous, and guess what? The people were also strong and courageous.  Since Joshua wasn't afraid or dismayed, the people weren't afraid or dismayed. As we discover in Joshua 1:16, the people followed and agreed with Joshua.

The trickle effect developed a stream of unity and obedience. We are not just here for ourselves, our families, friends, but for thes human race. God has empowered each and everyone of us to spread the gospel, not being afraid or dismayed by "what we may see as intimidation. We fully trust in God. 

If we are struggling about fully trusting in God for greater, let us pray. 

Lord, forgive us when we doubt and worry about the plans you have for not only us but for our generation and generations to come. We repent when we have not followed your commandments because of our own selfish reasons. However, we want to lean to your understanding and not our own as it says in Proverbs 3:5.  Lord you can trust us to get the work done for your glory. Thank you for your instruction, wisdom, knowledge, revelation, and understanding.  In the Jesus name, Amen. 

Let's run this race together.

Be blessed in the name of Jesus. 

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Three Reasons To Spend Time Alone with God

What is Spending Time with God?  Or have you asked WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL about spending time alone with God? What does that actually look like?  Reading a one-minute devotional. Singing a praise and worship song in the car. Praying for 5 minutes before the day begins.

So let’s say you set your alarm in the morning or planned a specific time in the evening once everything quiets down…   BUT THEN phone call begins to vibrate (your phone is in arm's) a text notification, children calling you, dog starts barking, you are getting hungry or getting SLEEPY all of sudden.  

Next thing you know the Quiet Time Alone didn’t begin or start.

First, recognize that is spiritual warfare.  Now the question is, how can we be proactive in getting quality time with the Lord when distractions come.  

Psalm 1

V.1 Blessed is the math that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. -

V.2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, in his law doth he meditate day and night.

V.3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Verse 1 - God’s Counsel

Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices (plans, some translations say) in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

V.2 - Delight in the law of the Lord...meditate in it day and night

How are you going to know the Word of God if you are not STUDYING it, not just reading or glimpsing or scanning through...But you are reading with the intention of how will this help me.

• TELLS US ABOUT THE GOD WE SERVE, WE WANT TO KNOW HIM RIGHT FOR YOURSELF, NOT FROM WHAT SOMEONE ELSE SAID...YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT IS ALL THIS FUSS ABOUT...RIGHT??

V.3 -And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper..

We receive a reward, perk for spending time with him...let’s not concentrate on the tangible things, that is not what we are talking about...what is it then

….wisdom, knowledge, understanding, skill, revelation..

Check out Daniel 1:17 ----Background story, Daniel asked for him and ther other three hebrew boys to have a different diet compared to their counterparts which was delicacies from the king’s table...they were able to do so for the next ten days...others noticed they looked 10 times better than the others, why based upon the LAW in the Old Testament what to eat found in (Deuteronomy). Okay, since they spoke up, God noticed and gave them not only FAVOR, BUT in addition knowledge, skill in learning, wisdom, and Daniel had understanding all visions and dreams.

Keep in mind.... these things LAST, they never grow old!

3 Reasons To Spend Time with God

1. His counsel, direction/instruction in your life,  to know God for yourself

2. Develop a relationship with Him

3. Rewards from Him, to help not just you but others.

Who did actually did it?

Jesus- leaving the crowd...getting away... God’s the Father’s will and not His Own (God’s the Father counsel) and then Reward. Read Philippians 2:8 - 11 (NIV)

v.8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbles himself, by becoming obedient to death - even death on a cross!

v.9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place, and gave him the name that is above every name,

v.10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth.

v.11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

WHOA! All we have to do is follow Jesus' example!

Be Blessed in the name of Jesus.

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