Very early this morning, GOD began showing me the next topic for the family blog. I heard Father say, “My children need to be reminded, I am fighting for them. They need only be still and KNOW that I am GOD.” I was in awe, not because I did not know this. But, because, as always, HE is right on time.
Today being the 22nd, representing LIGHT, we must remember that no matter what comes, and goes our GOD in Heaven has won!!!! HIS LIGHT SHINES!!!! He never ever fails!!!! When we cannot move, or even speak, HE still does not fail. God can make it look like He failed, but even THAT is strategy.
I had a vision of a knight in GOLD. I was reminded that though the enemy has been mocking GOD, the TRUTH cannot be denied, the GLORY of GOD cannot be stolen, and our beautiful GODLY GLORY KNIGHT is fighting. In fact JESUS is fighting, and so in the Heavenly Father and Holy Spirit. GOD wins ALWAYS. The fight is together as a unit. HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!
THIS pic is very similar to the vision, but the knight I was shown GLOWED and shimmered!!!!!! Also, I pray GOD show the people who have this museum that this knight is against a background which has been used for evil purposes. LORD have your way. TURN it around for the GLORY of GOD!!!!!!!!!!! No more mixed seeds of good and evil. Hallelujah!!!! ~
In all the movies we watched as children, the knight was almost always white. I always felt that symbolized purity. BUT, in most of them, what it actually represents is an angel of light. That is something that seemed good. It is time that kids learn that fairytales are actually FAKE. But GODtales are not. Meaning GOD has stories. He has OUR story. GOD created us. He writes every book through us.
CHILDLIKE ARMOR….we should begin with this. But, cannot stay here. ~
The enemy cannot create, the enemy just manipulates. GOD is the ONLY one who can EVER bring LIFE. Even the resurrections that the enemy tries to conjure FAIL. Please know that there is only one GLORY knight who will fight for us, who LOVES us to the moon and back and so much more!!!!!
It is time to not celebrate the things of this world anymore. There are other ways to have fun. WE need to teach the kids we have been given, and ultimately GOD will teach through us. They need to know HIS history, so that when the lies are spread, they will not fall dead. Meaning, their minds will not be overtaken by them.
THIS is an example of an angel of light. IT is something that may appear cool to some, but is meant for evil purposes. ~
Many have been walking around asleep to God’s ways for years, decades even. But GOD knew, HE was NOT ASLEEP. God never gets tired, but is weary of our disobedience. His word says not even a little leaven, this means no sin should be permitted. That does not mean we never sin, it means we do not let the sin have REIGN in our lives.
Anything that has a spirit and is alive, has a choice and a will. It is time to go to GOD, and say LORD rid us of the demons that have come from old wounds. Even the ones who guard the doors to block healing. To ASK HIM to expel them. He will show us how. His word says that “We have been given the power to trample on snakes and scorpions.” Are we using this power? Are we letting GOD be BOLD as a LION and ROAR through us, HIS COGS? Are we speaking life or death? We must always speak MORE LIFE.
I have had situations come up personally, even recently where it would have been so easy to make it about me. Perhaps I even did for a second. Some were actually personal attacks against me. But, ultimately, they are ON GOD. SO, it is my responsibility to go to HIM and release the hurt, pain, betrayal, and any other emotions or spirits involved. I always ask JESUS, my beautiful brother to do so through me. He is ALL of us’s brother. The best one ever!!!!
PRAISE GOD for being our Glory KNIGHT!!!!!! He makes us glorified!!!!
The word also says, “We will do even greater things, because Jesus intercedes for us to the Father in Heaven.” Guess who does those greater works? It is us? NOPE. It is GOD in us. Just like when JESUS walked the earth. How did He not sin? Well, He never once took HIS eyes off the FATHER. 🙂
In a marriage GOD must be first. In parenting GOD must be first. IN ALL things GOD must be first!!!!! He so deserves FIRST PLACE!!!!! Look at ALL He has done and still does for HIS children HE LOVES and are HIS heart. WE are HIS GLORY. Look at the word and see that a woman’s GLORY is her hair and children she is given. WE are the LEGACY of OUR mighty GOD!!!!!
I repent for anytime I have believed enemy lies. In fact, anytime WE have believed the lies. I thank GOD that even though at times it feels more challenging, the haters really do become what GOD uses to motivate us. LORD, fill us with your compassion for ALL of the least, last and lost. May this be not only those we don’t know but those we know very well. We praise you GOD for your GLORY cutting through ALL the evil red tape, for breaking off resentment and healing hold wounds about that as well as disappointments and denials or delays. You are faithful GOD and worthy, so worthy to be praised!!!!! Thank you for LOVING us and being our GLORY KNIGHT on a daily basis in ways that we cannot even imagine with a human mind. We are so very grateful to you!!!! IJN and BLOOD AMEN
TODAY receive the BLESSINGS of GOD in ALL ways, and watch GOD heal the wounds inflicted by our enemies. ~
When I was a child, I truly thought like a child. But, some children today, do not think like children. WE have one of those currently, and have known many. I believe as a youngin’ as my family would call me, I wanted to think differently, and maybe did sometimes, but it was not really encouraged.
It was not necessarily openly discouraged, but it was not um, not given good feedback. My family was seemingly comfortable in their misery. It is not that we were transparent about being miserable. I tried to be, but became an outcast when I did.
The reason THIS happened, was because people did not want to be reminded of their own wounds, let alone mine. I did not want to stay miserable. IS there anyone who really wants that, or are we just deceived and tricked into thinking that is all there is?
I know a lot of people who have been trapped in HELL. I want to be clear, that we, as a family get sent to be used in many ways. God sends us to help the least, last and the LOST. Do you know why? Because we were once the least, the last and the lost.
THIS is not a cool place, not hip or happening, it is EVIL period….So who are you going to choose? Where do you want to go when you take your last breath?
I tell you to stay away from evil, in fact, we as a family can, because we have seen the destruction it can be used to do. We also suggest letting GOD use you to cast it OUT and AWAY, and encourage receiving HIS LOVE, because without that you will live in “earthly” HELL here on earth, and in Eternal HELL after you pass from the earth as well.
We have been to HELL and BACK. We have lived to tell about it. When people say comment like, “good for you” we say GOOD for GOD! Because HE alone, is the one who resurrects us, He keeps us from a lifetime of HELL. He hides us, under the shadow of HIS wings, and HE alone keeps saving us from harm.
I used to see pictures like these and be scared. Thank GOD the LORD delivered us from FEAR. He does this every single day. Thank GOd we are FREE in HIM!!!!!!
I was planning to write this yesterday, but GOD intervened. what he showed us is, today, being the 20th is about REDEMPTION. Since, that is the name of the blog He gave us, as well as what happened on the cross when JESUS died, it was awesome for GOD to give this wisdom and insight today. 🙂
To US it is a NO BRAINER that HEAVEN is better than HELL. The one we serve here on earth, determines whom we will serve after we leave it. ~
Our life has NOT been easy. WE look at the lives of others sometimes, and sit and just thank GOD that He trusts us so much. He knows that we will RELY 100% on HIM in the challenges.
I can tell you, from a very personal place, watching those we LOVE keep going through seemingly HELL, after going through so much can just be gut wrenching. I used to ask GOD, when is enough enough? The answer I would get and still do, is the same. HIS Grace is sufficient and HIS power is made perfect in our weakness. Thank GOD for that.
Thank GOD for that. He so deserves the GLORY!!! I have had visions of hell, and dreams of it. I have no doubt it is real. But, I also have no doubt that it is a conduit of evil on earth too. Meaning, the bad things that happen here, stem from there. Same goes for HEAVEN regarding the good things. Reminder, the GOOD will always supersede the bad. No matter how it seems. Glory to GOD that HE has won. 🙂
I have noticed when we are under heavy fire, even GOD fire, there are temperature changes. What would be hot and blistery awful in HELL supernaturally, is often cold here, because the enemy can only bring DEATH, not life. GOD creates and the enemy can only manipulate.
LORD, use us to LOVE the HELL out of people to PRAY for them, not against them. May we only BLESS and not curse. Because our JOB is to LOVE not hate. Rid us of any negative and evil emotions that may be hidden, or spirits around us or within us, not of you. We repent LORD or anytime we have stepped out of line. We receive your LOVE today. IJN AMEN
God speaks clearly of the promised land. Do you want to see it? Or, do you want to stay in the HELL that many have, just within their mind? We desire HIS promises, and thankfully GOD always keeps them, just as He said He would.
No, we are not perfect, but we serve a PERFECT GOD. He is us is perfect for sure, and in you as well. He smooths all rough edges, and He resurrects HIS jewels from the ashes and dirt. HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!! Thank you FATHER GOD, Lord JESUS our brother, and Holy Spirit, the one that to me is like a mom, as Holy Spirit nurtures and LOVES. GOD united is the BEST thing, better than even the air we breath, is the LOVE of our mighty GOD!!!!!
Thank you that we don’t have to stay in “earthly hell” Thank you JESUS for dying and taking HELL on and winning, so we could and CAN walk in your FREEDOM!!!! LET FREEDOM RING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
As a visionary in HIM, as well as a dreamer, I see so much. Some things, I would rather not. But, GOD. He needs us so much!!!! This morning GOD woke me at 5AM asking me to pray. I heard HIM say, ” They must turn to me, or I cannot save them.” My heart ached, knowing what is to come. Persecution is getting heavier, even more so for those in disobedience and rebellion.
He holds out HIS hand to us, to help us, but so many reject HIS LOVE. Please receive and EAT from HIS table. We have eaten at the table of the enemy for far too long precious ones. GOD has a feast for us, but we must repent, we must choose HIM. ~
God is not going to put up with the enemy continuing to torment and torture HIS children. He wants GODLY order. This may NOT look like what we expect, or even what we have been taught to do. There is a misconception that God’s way is the hardest way. It only seems to be, because the enemy has tried hard to make his ways look easy. They ONLY lead to DEATH and torment. That is all they produce…and GOD is the only creator. The Heavenly FATHER, HIS son and our brother JESUS, and the beautiful Holy Spirit.
THE FAMILY OF GOD frees us from the FOG of this world!!! WE must come to HIM like a child. ~
I know this, because I so have had to repent for that. I have also had to repent for falling pray to the world’s spells. In fact, our whole family repents of this daily. The enemy wants to KEEP us in deception, but the LOVE of GOD has already set us FREE. So why would we choose to live in bondage???
Well, the answer is this, we have been conditioned to. We have wounds deep within, that have been neglected for years. If we never acknowledge them, they will fester and all kinds of nastiness will come, just from the wounds, not to mention the demonic entities that guard them.
The HIGHWAYS in LA….and we wonder why all the chaos and witch craft around. PRAY it out COGS!!!! LET GOD use you!!!!
GOd makes EVERYTHING beautiful, even what the enemy meant to turn evil. ONLY HE CAN TRANSFORM. ~
What happens on highways? Well the first thing that came to mind was travel. The second thing that happens sometimes is wrecks or accidents. When these things happen and GOD is at the head, then healing also happens and deliverance and salvations arrive as well. GOD protects, the enemy defects.
The worlds’s highway can appear smooth, but THAT is deception, unless you are hidden in GOD. ~
We cannot get discouraged and stay there. WE have to keep moving. GOD will expose, and the enemy wants us stuck on the exposure, but we must let GOD close the doors, after exposure comes in. It is a gift, for GOD to show us HIS truths.
I am certain that as led, it has been shared that I was set FREE from being a cutter as a kid. When I share how awful I was, it is NOT to brag on the enemy. It is ALWAYS to brag on GOD that HE is bigger than the destruction I used to carry. I was so locked up in emotion, that the only freedom I found was pain.
GOD brings GLORY from chaos….period. ~
It really is NO different than a drug addict. Because it was my go to place. But, NOW my go to the ARMS of GOD. Coming to HIM and thanking HIM that I cannot, nor can ANYONE ELSE, and that is key, mess up HIS awesome plans.
We know the plans GOD has for us. He has plans to PROSPER us in ALL ways. He does not wish to harm us. This is in HIS word. WE absolutely MUST watch our thoughts, actions and WORDS. WE must choose to speak LIFE. BUt, if we do so with ulterior motives, GOD will so deal with us. WE will reap what we sow. This means, the GOOD, bad and UGLY will come, but GOd and HIS reflection is so much bigger!!!! When we repent for where we falter, GOD heals us at HIS altar.
So, today will you choose HIS GLORY road, or keep going on the highway of life, while he remains watching? Personally me, and our family do not want HIM as just a spectator. He has to be the one SOVEREIGN in ALL WAYS!!!!
The enemy wants us BLOCKED and BOXED and GOd wants us FREE to BE in HIM. ~
We can start out doing things for GOD as a sacrifice, but at some point it must be different. He says OBEDIENCE is better, so LORD transform our minds, hearts, spirits and souls so we obey you, from LOVE.
A beautiful prayer indeed. IJN and HIS BLOOD AMEN
HIS ways, are the only ones that work. yes, the enemy may get in, but he won’t stay in. GOD will remove him, in some cases permanently. Now is NOT the time to play with GOD. Those days are done.
When I was a child, one of the books I really liked was “The Velveteen Rabbit.” I loved the point of the story, which is LOVE transforms us. This is what GOD does, when we let HIM. The last part is key. If we do NOT let him have reign in our lives, then He cannot.
This article gives a little insight to how the love of a child, the one who came in the form of a newborn baby, makes us whole, and REAL. God’s LOVE is the most beautiful gift we will ever receive. The best part is, it just keeps coming, and while there are no conditions to the LOVE itself, without choosing to LOVE in return, we miss out, and often the rejection that we are giving to HIM, many times without knowledge, comes back on us, because of wounds we may have.
How many of you liked this book? For me, this book, the story of” the UGLY Duckling,” and other books like “The Little Engine that Could” comprised my child hood. I adored the little golden books too. Not because they were fairy tale stories, but because they almost ALWAYS had a happy ending. The UGLY duckling realized it’s beauty. The train made it up the hill. I remember as a child thinking I can, even when it looked like I could not. NOW, I know that I CAN as GOD does so through me. For HE succeeds in ALL things!!!
GOD gives us so many happy endings and happy beginnings. But, we often must let HIM spiritually uproot the spirits and issues, that are in the way of the blessings. HIS LOVE never stops. Though the enemy will keep hating, and at times, it may feel like that hate is increasing, it will NEVER be more powerful than the LOVE of GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The date today is the 9th. It represents Divine Perfection of the Father. The month is the 10th, It represents testimony and law. Our amazing Heavenly FATHER wants us 100% free. Does that mean that we cannot be till we make it to Heaven? No, it does not. FREEDOM is about not staying in captivity. IT is NOT abt never revisiting it. We can do so, holding the hand of GOD, to receive new insights, new levels of healing and new revelations. This happens through HIS LOVE and as HE perfect the GLORY within.
WE cannot and do not do anything on our own that is successful. DONE on our own, life becomes all about idols. If you have not gone to GOD and asked for HIM to do all things through you, please do. There is so much freedom in surrender.
Think about a prisoner, who was rehabilitated as the world calls it. I read a story just this morning. It was about a man who was so moved by a book, he shared with his whole cell block. HE was broken out of captivity, and cared so much, that HE shared the LOVE with them. THIS is how GOD moves. GOD did this, whether the man ever realizes so or not.
This book, the man shared, was not the bible, and was written by someone who gets a lot of persecution and criticism. Some have even called this COG (Child of God) a false prophet. However, we have to know that GOD cannot be limited in the TOOLS that He uses. He can use anything and anyone, and often, even without us realizing it, HE uses us most, when we are broken.
Restoration is a process. It is a continual process that GOD does. Are we allowing HIM to take the broken pieces and put them back together again? Most importantly, is He doing it the way HE desires, or are we fighting HIM, and only occasionally He gets HIS way?
I know I can tell you for certain, from a very personal place, that my flesh still burns from time to time. Especially when we become aware that people are watching us. They are watching GOD in us, but us too. There was a part of me in the beginning, that wanted them to mind their own business.
Now, thanks to GOD in my beautiful sisters, I have been reminded, that it is GOOD that they are watching and of GOD. Because they are attracted to HOLY LIGHT. The word says they will run to it, or flee from it.
One last thing, before the prayer He gave. Sarah E has a cat that is like her velveteen rabbit come to life. She had a stuffed animal since she was 18 months old named Foxy. She still loves him, but is not attached to him anymore. Now, she has Simbea her kitty. She is like foxy come to LIFE, for REAL. I thank GOD for this. He brings so much JOY!!!!!
IN our lives fairies don’t come and touch us, the angels of GOD do, and we thank HIM for their presence and protection. I thank GOD that even though many of these books were not from a place of HIM, he can use them just the same. There has always been evil, and there has always been good. GOD can turn anything around for HIS GLORY. We must REJOICE in HIM!!! For the JOY of the LORD is our strength and our portion!!!!!
LOOK at what GOD has gone through so that we could experience HIS LOVE!!!! He has gone above and beyond, quite literally. JUST a reminder, of the anguish experienced so that we could LIVE in HIS FREEDOM…. THIS is one of the best pictures I have seen of the toll that DEATH took.
“I speak to the spirits that are not of me. I know you, you spirits of confusion, lingering long after they are set free. I see you positioning them by suggestions of confusion which they readily hear again, because in their beginning you held them in such a place of blackness; so easy it is to enter back into the confusion, because they were so used to confusion back then.”
Like a Maze to travel through, so confusing to see the way where they are walking, because of the darkened, twisting, and turning ways. The night of confusion where they do walk, I must unravel by my Light.
Walking away from that old way, they still have grave clothes covering their eyes. Unwrap them, I say, unwrap them so they can see.”
THIS in bold print is an excerpt from a not written by Prophet Ken Dewey, a beautiful brother in our amazing GOD. The bold words are from the FATHER.
WILL we be used by GOD to set the captives FREE? Can JESUS in us move to heal others? WELL, we know HE can, but we must LET HIM. Are we as a BODY saying YES to CHRIST? Or, are we instead giving way to pride and calling that GOD? THAT has to stop, because GOD will only let us go so far. LORD, we repent. HAVE YOUR WAY…
So, the plea to GOD today, on behalf of HIS children, is LORD make us REAL. Show us who we are and whose we are, through YOUR eyes only. TRANSFORM US Almighty GOD. We thank you LORD and praise you. YOU alone are worthy Holy Father, LORD Brother JESUS, and Holy Spirit. You deserve ALL GLORY and HONOR. Thank you for pulling the rug out from under the enemies plans. Thank you for overturning and thwarting attacks. Thank you for LOVING us, even when we feel unlovable, and thank you for making us REAL, RAW and RESPECTED. For it is YOU in us that is all these things. IT is you in us that is GOOD. In JESUS name and BLOOD, AMEN.
This morning I am really reflecting on what the word rejection means. The definition will be included last. It is not easy, and yet it is a promise. Our prayer is that we will rise above it and be not affected when it comes. Jesus dealt with the demons, sometimes just by praising Father GOD, other times by casting them out.
Shouldn’t we reject evil, instead of embracing it? THE EVIL needs to be rejected and ejected. THAT is what GOD commands, and desires for us to do, through HIM. So, let’s rejoice, when He uses us to plant a Holy seed, even when it is not received at first. The SEED was planted, and GOD will bring harvest.
The point is this, we cannot keep ignoring spirits. YES, we are told not to fight them, for the battle is GOD’s. But at times HE uses us to fight. HE wins, He fights through us and others. Are we letting HIM? Or, are we ignoring HIM while we ignore the darkness?
LORD free us from this dark prison of this world, and all evil in it, help us not be tolerant or immune. Cause us to keep 100% FOCUS on you. ~
Look at HIS word, there is a TIME for everything, and a season. That means there is a time, where like Christ we will be rejected. But in being crucified with HIM, we cannot take it personally. We have to recognize that people reject GOD in us at times.
When do we take it personally? Well, usually when we are wounded, or in some cases, we indirectly get affected by another’s wounds. This day, I repent on behalf on myself and the BODY of Christ for any time, I have ever made anything, about me.
It is NOT about us, and never will be. It is about GOD’s plan, to use us and others though. IT is about GOD in us, ALWAYS. Even HIS LOVE is not about us, it is FOR us. It is a GIFT. Do we receive it, or reject it?
The gossip, bullying and rejection must END. These spirits must be told to GO in the name of JESUS…they should have no power, not even an inch. GOD needs us to OBEY.
Today GOD led me to do something, simply to test a spirit. The response I got in return was defensive and excusing, instead of being open to being corrected. Because what could I know, at least in this person’s mind. They might have been thinking, that they know more, and don’t need assistance. Sadly, this is a mindset that can be so deadly.
THIS is how the world sees it, something we must accept, but when GOD has us stand in HIS authority, we rise above this, in HIM. So, even if it continues, it takes no root. THANk you GOD!!!! OH how you LOVE us!!!
It is a false sense of security, where we think throwing out all evil and ignoring it, keeps it from our hearts, or spirit. Sometimes we have to observe it, even if for a moment. Mainly so we know the difference, between that, and the good. Cause sometimes it is so hard to tell the difference. Without GODLY discernment, it is impossible.
With GOD ALL things are POSSIBLE….
We have to cut ties with this world, all ties that are unHOLY yes, but we may need to understand the enemy’s plots and schemes. We must seek GOD, for revelation, in whatever forms and tools He uses to give it to us.
I don’t believe JESUS loved rejection, but He did not let it or any demon deter HIM from the goal at hand. We must do the same. We praise you LORD, even amidst the rejection. We thank you that NO WEAPON FORMED against us will prosper.
You are so beautiful mighty GOD. Give us your senses, and your mind, so that we will 100% receive and not reject you. We cannot keep throwing the baby out with the bath water, because if we do it will only lead to destruction. Convict us LORD, to give you your way in all aspects. YOU alone deserve the GLORY.
THIS picture represents GODLY acceptance. HE loves us too much to let us stay in the pit where He found us, or to take us back there, without HIS Guidance. This day we speak GODLY acceptance that is from Heaven above, over the BODY of CHRIST. IJN and BLOOD AMEN. ~
This morning, even last night Father impressed on me to share. It is so funny how almost anything can be “Game Film.” What is that you ask? Well, a while back David was given this category. It represents how people prepare for sports. Like, in football, how they watch other teams play and strategize, GOD does the same.
We watched as a family last night a movie called “Morning Glory.” Yes, this movie was of the world, but GOD was so present. I was moved by it. In fact, so much so, that I actually stopped what I was doing and watched it. This is so RARE for me to do. The movie was about an energetic kind of overzealous news producer. She thought she was getting a promotion, but got fired.
That turned out to be a GLORIOUS gift. Loved how the relationships were in the film, how by the end, there was a turn around, a resurrection of sorts, and also how everyone became a FAMILY. Though they did not mention GOD, when LOVE is present that is PURE HE is there.
While thinking abt this film, when it first came out, I remembered something. My mom used to wake me up saying “Morning Glory.” Which I find interesting, cause it was the title of the film. Anyway, as a kid I just hated it. I remember just detesting my environment. Yet, GOD was so faithful still. I thank GOD for HIS amazing GRACE. I began to understand something. Specifically, to get revelation in what she would say.
Mom would say “Good Morning Glory!” I did not see myself that way, no one ever told me of the verse where it says that the children of a women represent the Glory. I had no clue, yet maybe somewhere inside I did. 😉 Because GOD lives in me and lived in me ALWAYS even before I knew it, HE knew! On some level perhaps I did not LOVE what she said because I truly understood in HIM, that HE is the GLORY!!!
I find myself lately, thinking of times I said that to our kids. But, they get that it is saying good morning to GOD in them, not just them. Words cannot describe the gratefulness that consumes us. WE are not BOUND by this world anymore!!! HALLELUJAH!!! WE are perfected in HIS GRACE. The flaws don’t have the power that they used to. GO GOD GO!!!! MULTIPLY your GLORY!!!!!
This is a season where we will have to let many more things go. IT is about even more deep deep surrender. The word says deep calls unto deep. It is so not an easy thing to do, because we have so many we LOVE around us. But, many of them do not love GOD in us, and may have little to no desire to be set FREE in HIM. So, when GOD says walk away, we must OBEY! We have to TRUST in HIM that we can become a hindrance when people rely on US and NOT GOD.
GOD is the GLORY and every facet of HIM. I remember when HE led me to change my name on FB. I am certain He will do so again, because HE is always transforming us in HIM. I remember thinking that doing so would increase persecution. It has, believe me, but GOD. IT could always be so much worse than it is, ALWAYS.
LIFE is NOT about us, it is either about GOD in us or evil in us. Some are destined for good, and sadly some have the opposite destiny. WE thank HIM daily that HE chose us for good!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!! THANK YOU LORD!
THIS song represents the GLORY of GOD.
We sing hallelujah Lord, You are good
Lord, You are good And Your mercy enduring forever Lord, You are good And Your mercy enduring forever
People from every nation and tongue From generation to generation
We worship You, hallelujah, hallelujah We worship You for who You are We worship You, hallelujah, hallelujah We worship You for who You are And You are good
Lord You are good And Your mercy enduring forever Lord You are good And Your mercy enduring forever
People from every nation and tongue From generation to generation
We worship You, hallelujah, hallelujah We worship You for who You are We worship You, hallelujah, hallelujah We worship You for who You are And You are good
Yes You are, yes You are, yes You are So good, so good Yes You are, yes You are, yes You are
You are good, all the time All the time, You are good You are good, all the time All the time, You are good
You are good, all the time All the time, You are good You are good, all the time All the time, You are good
Lord You are good Lord You are good And Your mercy enduring forever Lord You are so good Lord You are good And Your mercy enduring forever
Lord You are good And Your mercy enduring forever Lord You are good And Your mercy enduring forever
People from every nation and tongue From generation to generation
We worship You, hallelujah, hallelujah We worship You for who You are We worship You, hallelujah, hallelujah We worship You for who You are Who You are, who You are, who You are And You are good
WE are a part of that. YOU, me, the flowers, the trees, the birds, the rest of the animals, we are HIS, and being HIS makes us beautiful and precious to HIM. I pray this day, that we are encouraged in HIM to receive the GLORY of GOD! Not just to know it exists, but to recognize that when JESUS was sent to die on a cross in Calvary, the GLORY of GOD was fulfilled in the HEAVENLIES!!!!
This is a truly GLORIOUS time, we cannot live defeated but must VOLUNTEER to be used by HIM to spread HIS LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will you go?
When I was a child, I thought like a child. Then I became a man, or in this case a woman and put away childish things. The word speaks about growing up. This is one of our favorite verses, and yet also such a convicting one. We cannot stay with the child mentality forever. Being a child at heart is so different than being one in mind.
THE only thing we should ever FEAR is GOD. For He alone has the power to change ALL things. He alone is sovereign and HE alone is worthy! MAY HIS FIRE FALL.
As always, this morning began with the hustle and bustle. Things are about to change so Gloriously for our family. Why? Because we paid our dues? Is it because we earned it? Though these things may seem be true, THAT is NOT the reason that GOOD change and GOD change is coming.
It is coming for ONE reason. GOD LOVES US!!! When we allow God to move in and around us, and we do not restrict HIM, the union becomes so much sweeter. There is NO NEED to strive for approval anymore. It becomes apparent that GOD meant for us to have peace, JOY and abundant blessings and that we must only seek to LABOR to keep it. We need to REST in HIM and HIS ways.
The word of God also says that we should take NO pleasure in darkness. That we should be shining as a LIGHT in the darkness. IT is HIS obedience through us that causes mountains to crumble, and essentially to disappear.
As an adult, one mind set I have kept is this: GOD is my Hero. There is no one else that can do what the LORD does in our lives. The enemy can only mock and manipulate, he cannot and will not ever create. THAT is reserved only for GOD, the one and only creator of all things.
Everything that turns bad, began with goodness. It is often why it is so tough to discern the difference. IT is virtually impossible to do so without GOD. At least, to do so consistently anyway. 😉
Sometimes when GOD makes us into Super Heroes, we have to stay hidden away, or in disguise. It is always SAFE to be hidden in HIM.
This morning I was thinking abt the phrase, “It’s a bird it’s a plane it’s… You can insert your favorite superhero here, that is the super hero that the world perceives as super. All the things that are mentioned FLY!!!!
Eagles are the only bird that FLY above the clouds, solo. They FLY with GOD. We need to recognize that GOD can use ALL creatures, great and small for HIS GLORY. The word of God says, “Those who wait upon the LORD, shall rise up with wings like eagles. They shall walk and not be weary, they shall run and not grow faint.” Those who wait, or serve HIM, will become able to SOAR in HIM. Like a superhero!
this is a link for scriptures pertaining to being a superhero.
The main point of this entry is, when you know who GOD is in you, the fear evaporates, and the demons cannot attach any longer. Doesn’t that sound great? I mean, will we sometimes lose our peace, or get frustrated. The answer is likely yes, but way less and eventually it won’t affect us the same. Because GOD and HIS infinite LOVE is so much BIGGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was speaking to a new sister that God connected us with. It is amazing to me that he uses our family to mentor others. Even our children are used to do this. NOTHING is impossible for GOD! The sister I was talking to had been very sheltered, had interestingly enough, not experienced many encounters with darkness.
Now, on the surface that sounds awesome huh? But, when we go a bit deeper, we realize, that when we have ALL darkness kept from us, it creates a false sense of safety. I thought about how, when I was a kid, my mother tried to do the same thing with me. But, I went out, on my own, often behind her back to have adventures. Not always safe adventures, but GOD.
This is a time where we need to have insights abt enemy plans. If we do not, not only can we not be used to help others learn, but we can get blindsided as well, often if we do not have a clue what to expect. GOD will fight for us, but WE have to be still and know that HE IS GOD! Our own personal superhero whose LOVE has NO BOUNDS!!!!!
when praying about what pictures to use, I felt led to pick a few that are of THIS world, and a few that are kind of OUT of this world. There will be a few from a play about Superman, and a few that are of BIBLEMAN. Which Hero should we be encouraging the children to look up to?
As always, GOD can use anything, but we must remember the weapons of warfare are NOT carnal, they are spiritual. I personally believe that BIBLEMAN, who teaches kids to use the armor of GOD and HIS word, is the best example. For this is like JESUS, and it keeps the FLOW going that the enemy so desperately wants to stop.
THE FIRE, SPIRIT, and REFRESHMENT OF GOD cannot be stolen. IT will go ON until eternity. There has always been GOOD and there has always been evil. There always will be, but the GOOD, and GOD will always superseded the evil, and the bad.
BE a superhero in HIM, He needs you precious jewels!
This LINK gives some scripture references. We must remember that GOD can and WILL use ANYTHING, but thankfully when we step out of line, He excuses nothing as well. Thank GOD that HE LOVES us so much!
Light, Joy, Celebration, and Glory Revealed, Oil of the Spir
Light, Joy, Celebration, and Glory Revealed, OilBa
NThis morning when I woke, my mind was full of so many things. I began to pray seeking
GOD, for the topic for our family blog. As the hustle and bustle of Monday morning began,
getting the kids, off to school, etc…one thing kept coming to me. As a child I remember
calling myself a chameleon. Not for a moment did I think of it as a negative.
I also recall thinking it was COOL to change every day. But, unfortunately I was “blissfully” unaware of whether the changes were good or bad. There was not a daily observation of fruit, if you know what I mean.
In fact, all around me, most people were telling me NOT to be so selfish, and yet, they were. How do we follow examples that are not BEING Godly examples. Well, when it is ALL you have, it is often all you seek. There were people TRYING to follow God, but not asking HIM to work through them, at least NOT directly or consistently. I did not hear anyone say, “I am sorry God or I repent.” very often.
Yesterday I was speaking to a dear friend, a beautiful, divine connection that God made for our family. Recently, it has been impressed on us as a family that we MUST enter HIS courts with praise. It is NOT merely a suggestion, but rather a command from God. You see PRAISE is the beginning of thankfulness, I began to ask her if she praised God. She said, no, not regularly. It was not just a question, more a point of reference. because IF we are NOT praising GOD, He will not move as effectively. She began to, through GOD’s eyes see the importance of this, and He will reward her, for choosing HIM.
Let’s look at what a chameleon is…
Chameleons are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of lizards. The approximately 160 species of chameleon come in a range of colors, including pink, blue, red, orange, turquoise, yellow, and green.
This is an AWESOME definition!!!! Look at the intricacies here, the distinction, how each one is SPECIAL! Just like us, we are set apart and unique. Even identical twins are identical in DNA, but not 100%. Their personalities are often very different, and their gifts.
Today, I repent on behalf of myself, our family, and our nations for ever being an UNGODLY chameleon. I don’t want to go whichever way the wind blows, unless GOD is the one blowing it. Isn’t that what we ALL should desire? HIS ways, over those we are used to, are always better. Oh, and here is something to ADD, the more you do things HIS way, the more PEACEFUL things become.
Another thing that came up was a sermon we heard on thankfulness. It is definitely important to be thankful. But, here is a question to consider: Who are we thankful to and for? Are we thankful to GOD or are we thankful to self? Recently someone asked me, why does GOD get ALL the GLORY. My response was, because ONLY God deserves the Glory. We never will be deserving on our own, but with GOD, and ultimately because of GOD in us, we can partake of HIS Glory, as well as become part of it.
God makes every single creature, and GOD makes every single one of us. HE is the ONLY creator. If we try to say that WE did something, without giving GOD credit, we are indirectly manipulating the GLORY. The word that comes to mind is siphon. We cannot be caught siphoning the GLORY of God. It is one thing for GOD to LOVE and bless us, it is quite another for us to try and TAKE without permission, said blessing. Father forgive us, any of us, myself included if we have ever fallen into this place or spirit of error.
This weekend was FULL of learning. We had someone, from a place of persecution, probably hurt, and definitely evil and malicious intent, try and discredit our family. But God. It was kind of funny how it happened, and really NOT surprising to us. As God gets BOLDER, the enemy appears to as well. There has always been GOOD and EVIL. But, thank GOD the GOOD supersedes the EVIL, no matter how it appears.
When you have encountered what we have, very little becomes surprising. Do I remember to thank GOD every day? Well, I can say, somedays I probably forget, but GOD. His Grace is sufficient, and HIS power is made perfect in our weaknesses. Thank GOD…Praise GOD…GO GOD!!!!! May HIS name be GLORIFIED!
It is so easy to feel discouraged in the world which we live in. The media has been, for a while promoting events that um, well don’t exactly uplift us or encourage us. But, if you look really closely, you will begin to see a shift happening. Are people thanking GOD at awards shows? Well, not ALL of them, but people ARE beginning to understand that without GOD none of it would be possible. NONE of US would be either.
Think of it this way, if you are led to give someone a gift, bake them a meal, etc…and you do not partake, but you go and tell someone what YOU did, you have then rejected being a blessing. But, if you go and share what GOD did through you, then the blessing is received on that person’s part and yours. Plus, GOD alone is GLORIFIED.
If I or you do something well, even if we do it together, GOD does it. He does ALL things well. He does NOT change in character, but often HIS plans change according to our level of obedience. Just look at HIS word, and you will see. He makes ALL things NEW. He makes possible what was IMPOSSIBLE, by removing the demons, or imps.
I ask this day, the 23rd which represents Biblically dying to self, that GOD transform US into GODLY chameleons, that WE change as HE changes us. That WE hide within HIM, even when out in the open.
As a teenager, my favorite show was CHARMED. My mother hated the show. She would always say, “that show is evil.” But, perhaps mom did not understand something. ALL the things in the show that evil was doing, GOD can do and DOES even better and from HOLINESS.
The word says, we will do even GREATER things because JESUS intercedes for us. He is our brother. He LOVE us! He will do even GREATER things through us. We are important, we have value, we have GOD value, because HE created us. HE is in our DNA!
In Jesus name and BLOOD, we pray that all NATIONS will KNOW that HE is GOD!!!! We pray, that they will begin to laugh at the enemy’s plans. May each person be encouraged and choose to speak LIFE and not DEATH. Today, we choose this day, whom we will serve. I choose the Heavenly Father, His son JESUS, and the Holy Spirit. May ALL GLORY and honor be unto GOD, now and FOREVER!!!!
What will you choose?
We would love to have feedback as you are led. This is NOT a place of contest, we desire open communication, and to bless GOD. We also pray it be a place where God can use people to encourage each other in HIM. Hallelujah!!!!! Our awesome GOD is so worthy!!!! Love to you ALL!!!
This morning, I almost got up at 3am to write this. I woke and had a challenge getting back to sleep. Thank GOD for HIS Grace. As I was trying to go back to sleep, I kept hearing this title, for this entry. Obedience or sacrifice? We know God’s word says, Obedience is better than sacrifice. What we may not be aware of is why.
We currently have people who are very hurt, angry and entitled in the world, right? However, we also have people who are loving, kind and righteous in Christ. The first group of people are influenced by evil, sacrificial in all they do. Yet, some may think they are obeying God. The second type, likely is obeying God. Because what they know that the first group does not is simple. GOD has to do it ALL!!!
THIS obedient sacrifice was made for us. It was done so that WE would know how much we are LOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should we not LOVE HIM back, by obeying HIS ways? INDEED, we SHOULD!!!!!
In the name of JESUS, I repent on behalf of those who try and do ALL things themselves for self or others; only allowing GOD to look on. Those who are binding themselves to demonic garbage, instead of the one who LOVES us, even unto the point of death. When Christ died, we died with HIM. Do we really understand that?
Are we really comprehending that everything, absolutely everything evil, demonic, satanic, whatever it be called, came on JESUS. our brother, when HE died for our sins? He took them ALL. SO, why are we being led by selfishness? Why do so many of us have sacrificial hearts? Is it because we were taught to be that way?
I ask this day, for agreement, on the day of LAW and testimony. As the threats of war and such seem to be arising more, GOD forgive us, and may we forgive each other LORD. Because it is time that we turn to you in 100% obedience. That we come, not just begging for help, but being willing for you to take away ALL that needs to go, for you to get the GLORY.
This day, may as many hearts that are willing, be transformed into OBEDIENT ones. Because, those with sacrificial hearts may believe they are serving GOD, but they are in bondage, imprisoned by the enemy. Jesus came to set the captives free, so why are so many still just barely surviving?
Consider Abraham, He was willing to sacrifice Isaac, but He did not. Why? Because GOD intervened, HE did not WANT his sacrifice, all HE desired was the obedient heart. The main point here is, any sacrifice made on our own, is not good. ALL things must be done with GOD doing them through us. There is such a thing as obedient sacrifice, and that is what was done on the cross. HIS obedience however superseded the sacrifice. It led the way, then and now to show us how to OBEY first. The more we do so, the less sacrificial we become.
CHOOSE this day, whom YOU and your family will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Our Heavenly Father, His son JESUS Christ of Nazareth, and the Holy Spirit. No matter what we must endure, we will OBEY GOD.
LOVED this picture….the dogs are so OBEDIENT, they are not even remotely interested in chasing the cat. GO GOD!!!!!!
This topic is so important. The word of GOD commands us to “Be still and KNOW that HE is GOD.” It is a statement and a command. Our children and HIS first, are learning just how BIG and POWERFUL our GOD is. Have you noticed? Do you, or do we take time to be still and see this? Specifically, that scripture says, “Be still and know that I AM God.” The reason it says this is simple. HE is the GREAT “I AM.” He is over ALL things.
Most of us have 9-5 jobs right? SO how can we be still and know that HE is GOD? This is not an easy process, but it IS a very NECESSARY one. How can we rejoice in sufferings? How can we take time away from responsibilities? The answer is WE can’t. But, GOD in us can. We simply have to ask HIM to do so through us, and then get out of HIS way.
WE must DRINK of HIS LIFE WATER and BE REFRESHED. ~
I remember years ago, at FCA camp, where I became a Christian, I heard a song. The song was called, “I will call upon the Lord.” Here is the FULL song.
I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised So shall I be saved from my enemies, oh yeah I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised So shall I be saved from my enemies
The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted
I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised So shall I be saved from my enemies
The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted
I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised So shall I be saved from my enemies
I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised So shall I be saved from my enemies
The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted
The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted
Do we call upon HIM just in stillness? Well, NO. But, the fact is, it is during the stillness that we can HEAR HIM best. It does NOT, in any way shape of form mean that we cannot hear him otherwise. WE can….but when we first begin to hear HIM, we have to be still, quiet and humbled before HIM to get clarity.
Faith takes practice….It is a MUSCLE. It is perhaps the most important ONE we have. If we are not consistently going into battle, through HIM for our family, friends and loved ones, then are we walking in obedience? The battle is HIS, yes. But does that make us not needed? Nope, because HE uses US to fight it.
God can do battle on HIS own, and at times He will. But remember there is a TIME for everything. We have heard people say, “Well I can’t do it like you.” Our response is, “Neither can WE.” Anything we do well, GOD does, period. He gets 100% of the GLORY always.
Ecclesiastes 3
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3 To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven:
2 A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted,
3 A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build up,
4 A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 A time to get and a time to lose, a time to keep and a time to cast away,
7 A time to rend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence and a time to speak,
8 A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What profit remains for the worker from his toil?
10 I have seen the painful labor and exertion and miserable business which God has given to the sons of men with which to exercise and busy themselves.
11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men’s hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
12 I know that there is nothing better for them than to be glad and to get and do good as long as they live;
13 And also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.
14 I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it. And God does it so that men will [reverently] fear Him [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is].
15 That which is now already has been, and that which is to be already has been; and God seeks that which has passed by [so that history repeats itself].
16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice there was wickedness, and that in the place of righteousness wickedness was there also.
17 I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time [appointed] for every matter and purpose and for every work.
18 I said in my heart regarding the subject of the sons of men, God is trying (separating and sifting) them, that they may see that by themselves [under the sun, without God] they are but like beasts.
19 For that which befalls the sons of men befalls beasts; even [in the end] one thing befalls them both. As the one dies, so dies the other. Yes, they all have one breath and spirit, so that a [a]man has no preeminence over a beast; for all is vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)!
20 All go to one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.
21 Who knows the spirit of man, whether it goes upward, and the spirit of the beast, whether it goes downward to the earth?
22 So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his portion. For who shall bring him back to see what will happen after he is gone?
Footnotes:
Ecclesiastes 3:19 Does the Bible really teach that “a man has no preeminence over a beast”? No! The Bible only records that the book of Ecclesiastes says it. Then why is this book in the Bible? Can it possibly be called inspired by God when it makes such “under the sun” pronouncements, some only partially true, others entirely false? Here is the tested answer: “Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching … reproof… correction, for instruction… in righteousness.” (II Tim. 3:16 asv.) The divine purpose in including Ecclesiastes in the Bible is obvious. It gives a startling picture of how fatal it is for even the wisest of men to substitute man’s “wisdom” for God’s wisdom, and to attempt to live by it. Solomon’s reign began with God, gold, and glory. It ended with bafflement, brass, and bewildered acceptance of man’s having “no preeminence over a beast”!—man, who was made “in the image and likeness of God” (Gen. 1:27) and “but little lower than God [or heavenly beings]”! (Ps. 8:5.)
I LOVE how GOD works, because I had a challenge waking up today. I very rarely take medicine, and I never do so without praying over it first. You need to understand that there is a demon of pharmacia. In fact, the Hebrew word for “sorcerer” is the same root word from which we get the modern term “pharmacy.”
But, that does not mean GOD cannot use medicine. HE can use anything and anyone, He just excuses nothing and no one as well. GOD even used a donkey. He has no limitations. Anyway, I was led to take a mild sleeping pill. I had been having some challenges with sleeping. I had a GREAT nights sleep, PRAISE GOD, but was a tad sleepy this morning. Remember, He works according to the measure of FAITH. HE is awesome about meeting us where we are. Such a MIGHTY GOD!!!
The enemy got my attention for a minute, but guess what? SO DID GOD, and He gets more than a minute. I was annoyed at first with the minor morning spiritual hiccups, but once awake, it was battle time. GO GOD!!!!!! The minute we wake up, and open our eyes, we have entered a war zone. Can we be still in a war zone? The answer is YES!!!!!!!!! Because stillness is about PEACE and REST in HIM. He is not just saying be quiet, but that is part if it. He is saying this, “Quiet your hearts in me.” This means, we have to come and lay everything before HIM.
Now THAT is a task. Coming to GOD and saying not just YOUR will over mine GOD, but HIS will in ALL things. I find myself repenting a lot, but that is the best place to be. DO you know how much JOY comes with repentance? When we say GOD, I am sorry for trying to make it go my way, please have your way through me, and in the world you created that I am blessed to live in, there are so many gifts that come in return. The best gift of ALL is the LOVE that washes over us, and cleans us off once again through HIS precious BLOOD.
I remember being 9 years old, especially now because our daughter is almost 8. I look at her and ask GOD to remind me. I say LORD show me what it felt like then. SO, I can pray for her, that THOSE feelings are released. I daily Praise GOD that we have JESUS to intercede for us. We often ask people to pray because GOD prompts us to. I believe the reason He does this is simple. GOD wants us to be in unity and to receive, or partake of each other’s blessings. Yes, what GOD has for us is for us, but this means that it is for us, to SHARE.
This has been a long entry, but I thank GOD for laying this in my spirit today. When the enemy attacks your mind and tells you evil things, ask GOD to rebuke him. GOD will often do so through you. The enemy will tell you, “you are a horrible spouse, parent, child of God, person, etc..” But, those are ALL lies. When you take a moment to see who GOD says you are, YOU will receive the TRUTH, and be set free.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. …
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, …
To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. …
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; …
For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. …
Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
In which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. …
If indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. …
You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married.
Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—
IT is HIS TIME…
SEE finally who you ARE, and more importantly who HE makes you, and me. GOD shines through us. HIS Grace is still sufficient, but we must come with hearts that are repenting, to actually grasp it, and see it envelop our lives.
