We are God's Sheep (3.3.13)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want - Psalm 23 GOD created sheep as a unique animal. Sheep need to be herded to greener pastures when their own pasture has been stripped of foliage. Sheep will wander off into traps, standing helplessly while predators stalk them. Out of all GOD's creatures, few are more helpless than sheep. It is interesting that GOD calls us His sheep. We so often think that we have complete control over our lives, and yet we really are helpless. We need to admit our weaknesses to the Father. When we admit our weakness, this admission becomes our strength, helping us to understand our need for GOD's intervention. GOD will protect us, provide for us, guide us from place to place, and never leave us alone. He truly is the Good Shepherd, the best shepherd we could ever hope to find. We need a shepherd to walk with us daily, and thank GOD we have the finest. Prayer: Lord,  I have difficulty admitting that I cannot do everything on my own.  Help me to see that leaning on Your strength is not weakness at all,  but power beyond measure.  By Your wisdom I am saved.  Thank you Father. Amen

Learn to Trust God (3.2.13)

Beloved,  if you will release yourself from the bondage of doubt in difficult situations and learn to trust Me, you will find that I am right beside you.   I have heard the cry of your heart, be patient the answers are forthcoming.  Answers will come in unexpected ways so there is no need to strive or worry, but have faith.  For even in the midst of uncertainty, I will open doors that will offer unexpected opportunities.  Only trust Me and do not fear, and you will enter a time of greater sensitivity - both in the spiritual realm and in the natural realm.  Refuse to allow discouragement to take you captive, and you will find a new level of freedom beyond anything you could imagine.  Be obedient to My leading, and stay in My Word, for your answers are coming.  Have faith and know that I am with you and will be with you at all times, says the Lord.  Trust Me!  Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding   - Proverbs 3:5

Nothing is Too Hard for God (3.1.13)

Be still, and know that I am God.  There is nothing too difficult for Me, says the Lord. I have all power and authority, and I have empowered you to do all that I have destined for you to do. Refuse to be discouraged. Rise up and know that I am with you to accomplish My purposes for you on this earth. Keep your pace and do not take your emotional reactions too seriously, for the enemy will use them against you to bring you down. Be strong and stand in the anointing of courage. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Remember this: There is nothing that you will face today that the Lord can't bring you through. Thank God for what you have,  Trust God for what you need

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Life's Storms (2.28.13)

We often allow life's storms to shake our faith and blind us to the miracles GOD already has in place for us. 

In times of furious storms, we too find ourselves allowing circumstances and situations to define who GOD is to us. 

We need not be afraid and faithless.  

Rather, we need to embrace the glorious reality that Jesus does care. He cares enough to be with us in our storm. He cares enough to support us and keep our boats afloat. He cares enough to respond to our cries for help. 

He cares enough to quiet our storms in perfect timing. And lest we forget these, we know He cares for His Word affirms it and the cross sealed it. His hands, His feet, and His side bear the marks of the depth of His caring and love for us. There is no situation he cannot change. Nothing is beyond his control.

He is Jehovah Shammah!!!!

His Power is Made Perfect in Our Weakness (2.27.13)

GOD doesn’t expect us to be perfect with our prayers to Him. He doesn't expect us to always know what is best in every situation, and to always pray exactly on point. He understands our limitations. He accepts our prayers, even if they are a bit off target, because He accepts us as His dear children. We can be sure that GOD, even if He doesn’t give us what we ask, will provide us with grace. The grace to deal with what He allows in our lives, and in the lives of those we pray for. Paul learned that when he prayed for the removal of a thorn in the flesh, GOD didn’t always remove the thorn as Paul asked. However GOD didn’t necessarily say no either. He simply said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” - 2 Corinthians 12:9.   The same thing may be true when we pray for others. GOD may not actually say no, He just says, “My grace is sufficient, I will give them the strength to deal with that situation.” And the truth is, GOD’s all-sufficient grace is the best answer, sometimes even better than the relief we may be asking for. If we keep that in mind, we will always be able to joyfully accept GOD’s answer, even if it isn’t what we asked. We will see in His answers that “His power is made perfect in weakness.” Prayer, Thank You Father, That my prayers don’t have to be perfect,  in order for You to hear and respond to them! I am so grateful to be Your child,  and that You care deeply about all of Your creation! Teach me to hear Your voice as You show me how to receive Your grace, in every situation and season of my life. Show me how my weakness can be perfected in Your strength! May I continually be obedient to Your commands,  living out the life of Jesus. Teach me to pray as Jesus prayed so that my heart will be directed, more and more  into perfect alignment with the purposes of The Kingdom. Amen

God Does Answer Prayers (2.26.13)

Some times we feel prayer is a tricky thing. GOD did not design prayer as a "gimme" list, by which we can get things from GOD on our demand. It is not a gripe time to vent frustrations and woes, even though GOD will listen. It is not a time to show off our piety. Rather, it is a time to draw close to GOD in order to be open to His will and guidance. So often we feel GOD is not listening because we don't get what we ask for immediately. We want results right away, and we decide beforehand what we will accept as an answer and what we will not accept. Who decided that we get to make the rules? The Lord hears us and He will answer us, but He always measures His responses according to His divine wisdom. He knows what is best for us, even when it doesn't agree with what we want. GOD knows that sometimes we will doubt, but He wants us to trust him at all times.  Never giving up on Him regardless of what the situation appear to be. The LORD has promised to never leave us when we call upon his name.

Walk in God's Victory and Assurance (2.25.13)

There are times when situations arise that you were not prepared for.
You are caught off guard during these times.
However, just because a situation catches you off guard, does not mean GOD was not aware.

Every situation in your life is seen by the eyes of GOD.  In your life, there are no hidden secrets or plans that GOD is not aware of.  When man says no, GOD is not defeated.  Just because someone sets a trap for you, it does not mean that GOD will fall into that same trap.  Just because someone hurts your feelings with harsh words, it does not mean that it will hurt the Lord's feelings as well.

What am I saying to you?  Simply this, when men hurdle attacks at you, these attacks will never work on the Lord. The Bible declares in Genesis 18:14, Is any thing too hard for the LORD?  Man's denial of you, does not hinder GOD's approval of you. GOD does not need man, but man definitely needs GOD.

If the LORD has a blessing for you, He will ensure that you get it.  No one else will receive this blessing but you.  Walk in the victory and assurance of GOD today. You are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Do not live your life hoping that man applauds or approves of you; but do show everyone respect and love, the way the LORD has told us to do. It is necessary and important. Only what you do for Christ will last though.

When man says "no", GOD can still say "yes". There are many things you have accomplished in your life that were not approved by man. Truthfully speaking, man did not think you could achieve it. But the Lord knows  all that He has placed deep down inside of you. There's an anointing within you that surfaces when others say you cannot do something.

You are divinely selected by the hand of GOD to accomplish great works. When man says "no", remember GOD is still in control. Ask the LORD to help you to live your life to please and honor Him.

You can do all things, through Christ, who gives you strength.

Our Thoughts, Deeds and Words Truly Do Matter (2.24.13)

We are all called to be Christians in thought, deed, and words. If the love of GOD truly dwells in our hearts, then we should show it by the way we treat and talk about others. What we say matters a great deal, and GOD will judge us according to the words we speak and the feelings we have in our heart towards others. The Bible promises us that we will be held accountable for every word that comes out of our mouth, whether good or bad. Gossiping about others is an abomination before the LORD. The LORD hates gossip and He will deal accordingly with those who participate. Let every word that comes out of your mouth about others be uplifting and positive. Remember the LORD is watching and listening. Prayer:  Lord, Help me to love with Your divine love. Keep me from judging others, but never let me forget that in order to grow, I must continually examine myself for any and all wrong doing, so that I may repent. Help me Father to be like You in the words I speak about others and also in my deeds. If I ever have a doubt about words that I have spoken, then let me ask myself this question, "Would Jesus have said that?" Help me Father to always uplift others with my words. Never to tear down but to uplift!!!! In the name of Your son, JESUS THE CHRIST, I pray this prayer! Amen

The Choice is Yours (2.23.13)

It seems to be a part of human nature to ignore consequences until it is too late. GOD gives us an awful lot of opportunity to make up our minds whether or not we will follow Him, but we cannot expect Him to wait forever. GOD knows our hearts right this very minute. There is no hiding from Him. If we are not for Him, we are against Him. The choice is ours. Each day gives us a new opportunity to reconfirm our faith in GOD. Let us take each and every opportunity to spend time with the LORD and ask him to make us like him. When the LORD return to this earth it will be too late to his face. Father, I get tired of hiding, Lord.  Seek me out and inspire me to be a better person today than I was yesterday.  I want to follow You and walk in the ways of Your Son while bringing glory to your name.  Father, I am not perfect because there are none that are perfect except for your son JESUS CHRIST. Help me this day to seek you with all of my heart.   Your Word says that when you return to this earth, those that chose not to follow you will perish, you will not hear their cry.  Father help me, without you I can do nothing.  In the name of Your Son, JESUS,  I pray to you.  AMEN